Julian Nagelsmann rewards Malick Thiaw for outstanding Newcastle United form | OneFootball

The outstanding Malick Thiaw has had his brilliant form for Newcastle United recognised by Julian Nagelsmann.

This comes in the aftermath of yet another excellent performance by the former AC Milan player, as United beat Athletic Bilbao in the Champions League.

Julian Nagelsmann naming his Germany squad for the vital November 2025 World Cup qualifiers.

Malick Thiaw joining Nick Woltemade in the squad, with the defender returning to the national set up after a long absence.

Julian Nagelsmann explaining; “Malick Thiaw is a regular started in the Premier League and has become a key player for his side ever since his move to England.”

Eddie Howe has a formidable record of turning players into England internationals, as well as helping others return to the Three Lions squad.

Now with Malick Thiaw and the Germany squad he is doing the same, whilst Nick Woltemade isn’t exactly suffering under Eddie Howe’s tutelage.

This is great news all round, especially the message it sends out to future NUFC transfer targets, come to Newcastle United and under Eddie Howe you can see both club and country ambitions satisfied.

Official Germany FA announcement of Julian Nagelsmann squad for November 2025 World Cup qualifiers:

The Germany men’s national are set for their final two World Cup qualifiers ahead of next summer’s tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann has called up 25 players, including four goalkeepers, for their final two internationals of the year against Luxembourg and Slovakia.

Leroy Sané (Galatasaray) has returned to the side having featured a total of 70 times for Germany to date, as has Malick Thiaw (Newcastle United; 3 caps). 19-year-old Said El Mala (1. FC Köln) has received his first call-up to the senior side, having run out for Germany’s youth sides over the years, most recently for the U21s during the October international break.

Julian Nagelsmann:

“We want to get the two wins we need to secure qualification to the World Cup and to be assured of a place in the first pot for the World Cup draw in four weeks’ time. Then we’ll be able to continue finalising our planning for 2026. I’ve remained in close contact with Leroy Sané and he’s earned this return due to his strong performances in the Champions League and Süper Lig.

“Malick Thiaw is a regular started in the Premier League and has become a key player for his side ever since his move to England.

“We are hoping that Said El Mala, with his easygoing and carefree style of play, is able to show us what he’s capable of. We have a close eye on our prospects from the U21s and, in cooperation with Antonio Di Salvo, always want to give them an opportunity to showcase themselves with the senior side.”