German FA release official statement – Update on Nick Woltemade situation | OneFootball

The German FA (DFB) has released an official update on Nick Woltemade.

On Monday we found out (see below) that the Newcastle United striker hadn’t joined up with the Germany squad due to a Flu infection/flu symptoms.

Germany have two big World Cup group qualifiers at home to Luxembourg on Friday 10 October, then away against Northern Ireland in Belfast on Monday 13 October.

In an official update (see below) late on Tuesday from the German FA, they said that Nick Woltemade was now on his way to meet up with the rest of the squad and was expected in Herzogenaurach late last night.

The DFB note that it is an unknown as to whether the NUFC star will be able to join in with training on Wednesday morning.

However, whether he does or not, I think this update is positive for Newcastle United.

If the Flu symptoms had developed further, then no way the German FA would have had him travelling and joining up with the rest of the squad.

I think clearly this has been more of a precaution, making sure that whatever Nick Woltemade had been affected by, wasn’t going to be contagious and able to be passed on to the other Germany players.

The striker is in great form and after having got an assist in the last Germany match, a 3-1 home win over Northern Ireland, I think there is every chance Woltemade could get a first ever goal for his country at senior level if he gets on the pitch.

‘Nick Woltemade is expected to arrive at the German national team’s headquarters in Herzogenaurach late Tuesday evening .

The striker from English Premier League club Newcastle United, who has made four senior appearances so far, was initially unable to travel to the German national team on Monday due to a flu infection.

It remains to be seen when Woltemade will be able to return to team training.’

The Mag report – Monday 6 October 2025:

‘Nick Woltemade continued his great form for Newcastle United on Sunday.

The striker making his fifth United start and scoring his fourth goal for the club.

A splendid penalty into the top corner showing top level technique, Forest keeper Sels left rooted to the spot.

However, Nick Woltemade has not joined up with the Germany squad according to this media report.