Germany can confirm their status as UEFA Nations League Group A3 winners when they face Bosnia & Herzegovina in Freiburg on Saturday.
Julian Nagelsmann's side are undefeated with 10 points from their four matches so far, including a 2-1 victory over these opponents in the previous international break. They have already secured themselves a place in the knockout phase.
Bosnia & Herzegovina have endured a torrid time in the top division and have a solitary point to their name. Sergej Barbarez's men could still put themselves in quarterfinal contention with wins over Germany and the Netherlands but they face the probable reality of relegation.
The Sporting News looks at the latest team news and predicted lineups for this Nations League showdown.
Germany vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina lineups, predicted starting 11, team news
Denis Undav scored both goals in Germany's recent win over Bosnia & Herzegovina but he misses out through injury this time around, while Stuttgart teammate Angelo Stiller has pulled out with a muscular problem.
Manchester City goalkeeper Stefan Ortega could make a debut in goal after receiving his maiden call-up at 32 years of age. Whether Ortega or Oliver Baumann get the nod, Nico Schlotterbeck will not be part of the backline protecting them as he serves a suspension.
Florian Wirtz will be assessed ahead of kickoff after suffering with a bout of illness.
Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nubel, Stefan Ortega
Defenders: Antonio Rudiger, Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Nico Schlotterbeck, Maximilian Mittelstadt, Robin Gosens, Benjamin Henrichs, Robin Koch.
Midfielders: Pascal Gross, Robert Andrich, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Florian Wirtz, Chris Fuhrich, Felix Nmecha
Forwards: Tim Kleindienst, Kai Havertz, Leory Sane, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala
Like Schlotterbeck, Bosnia defender Nikola Katic has collected too many yellow cards to be involved in this one, while the backline has been further compromised by Sead Kolasinac withdrawing through injury.
Nihad Mujakic and Tarik Muharemovic are options to bolster the defence, while evergreen striker Edin Dzeko is poised to lead the line and is in fine form with 11 goals in 19 games for Fenerbahce this term.
Bosnia & Herzegovina (3-5-2, right to left): Vasilj (GK) — Mujakic, Bicakcic, Barisic — Gazibegovic, Tahirovic, Hajradinovic, Huseinbasic, Dedic — Dzeko, Demirovic
Injured: Kolasinac
Suspended: Katic
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Nikola Vasilj, Osman Hadzikic, Martin Zlomislic
Defenders: Ermin Bicakcic, Jusuf Gazibegovic, Amar Dedic, Adrian Barisic, Nikola Katic, Nihad Mujakic, Taril Muharemovic, Nail Omerovic, Nidal Celik
Midfielders: Haris Hajradinovic, Benjamin Tahirovic, Dzenis Burnic, Armin Gigovic, Denis Huseinbasic, Esmir Bajraktarevic, Ivan Basic, Ifet Dakovac, Ivan Sunjic
Forwards: Edin Dzeko, Ermedin Demirovic, Haris Tabakovic, Samed Bazdar, Luka Kulenovic.
What time does Germany vs. Bosnia & Herzegovina kick off?
This UEFA Nations League clash takes place at Europa-Park Stadion in Freiburg, Germany and kicks off on Saturday, November 16 at 7:45 p.m. local time.
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Germany can confirm their status as UEFA Nations League Group A3 winners when they face Bosnia & Herzegovina in Freiburg on Saturday.
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