Germany Call Up Wirtz and Burkardt After Musiala and Havertz Injuries
Germany have lost Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz from their squad after both attackers suffered muscle injuries during the 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in Amsterdam.
Germany injury update
| Player | Injury | Immediate impact |
|---|---|---|
| Jamal Musiala | Muscle fibre tear in right thigh | Withdrawn before the Netherlands match; expected absence of three to four weeks |
| Kai Havertz | Muscle strain | Substituted in the 30th minute and ruled out of the next fixtures |
| Germany | 1-1 draw in Amsterdam | Next match is against Greece in Augsburg |
Musiala had initially been selected to start at the Johan Cruyff Arena, but felt discomfort in the final minutes before kick-off and was unable to take the field. Medical checks subsequently identified a tear in the right thigh, bringing an early end to his international break.
Havertz did begin the match, only to suffer his own setback before half-time. The Arsenal forward was seen holding his leg and was replaced after 30 minutes. His muscle strain means he will not be available for Germany’s next round of internationals.
The Musiala diagnosis is also a concern for Bayern Munich. The 21-year-old is expected to be out for around three to four weeks, potentially ruling him out of significant Bundesliga and Champions League commitments. Bayern are due to face Augsburg and Viking during a period in which Vincent Kompany may need to adjust his attacking options.
Musiala has made a strong start to the campaign and has become a central figure in Bayern’s forward play, making his absence particularly difficult for the club. Havertz’s withdrawal similarly removes a flexible attacking option for Germany at a time when the squad is seeking its first win under Jürgen Klopp.
The draw in Amsterdam offered signs of the energetic approach associated with Klopp, but Germany were unable to find the decisive goal. Their home fixture against Greece in Augsburg now gives other attacking players an opportunity to press their case, before the Nations League schedule continues with a trip to Thessaloniki.
