Germany recall Manchester City winger Leroy Sane and Bayern Munich centre back Jerome Boateng for World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland

  • Germany face Northern Ireland and Azerbaijan in their final qualifying matches
  • Joachim Low has called up Leroy Sane and Jerome Boateng to the squad
  • Manuel Neuer, Jonas Hector and Mario Gomez are missing due to injury
  • Joachim Low also omitted Mesut Ozil (knee) and Sami Khedira (thigh strain) 

Jerome Boateng and Leroy Sane have been recalled by Germany as they bid to wrap up World Cup qualification against Northern Ireland on October 5.

World champions Germany, who have eight wins from as many games in Europe Group C, will seal their place at next year's tournament in Russia if they can secure a point against second-placed Northern Ireland in Belfast.

Should the Germans slip up for the first time, they have another chance in the final qualifier three days later against Azerbaijan in Kaiserslautern.

Leroy Sane is recalled to the Germany squad for World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland

Leroy Sane is recalled to the Germany squad for World Cup qualifier with Northern Ireland

Bayern Munich centre back Jerome Boateng has also been given the nod by Joachim Low

Bayern Munich centre back Jerome Boateng has also been given the nod by Joachim Low

Low, who watched Sane against Crystal Palace, hopes his team secure qualification next week

Low, who watched Sane against Crystal Palace, hopes his team secure qualification next week

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, defender Jonas Hector and forward Mario Gomez are out due to injury, while coach Joachim Low also omitted midfielders Mesut Ozil (right knee problem) and Sami Khedira (right thigh strain).


Low's side have had a flawless campaign so far, winning all six of their games and have conceded just a single goal.

The Germany boss will hope his, albeit depleted, squad will still have enough firepower to maintain their 100 percent record next week. 

Bayern Munich captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been ruled out with injury

Bayern Munich captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been ruled out with injury

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil was also not selected due to a problem with his right knee

Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil was also not selected due to a problem with his right knee

 

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