Havertz and Schlotterbeck withdraw from Germany squad

Kai Havertz and Nico Schlotterbeck have withdrawn from Germany’s squad for Tuesday’s friendly with Belgium.

Both players started Saturday’s 2-0 win over Peru, but the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed on Sunday they have now returned to their clubs.

Chelsea attacker Havertz is ruled out of the Belgium match through illness, while Borussia Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck has a thigh injury.

Germany head coach Hansi Flick has decided against calling up any replacements for the friendly at RheinEnergieStadion in Cologne.

Belgium, who beat Sweden 3-0 in their opening Euro 2024 qualifier on Friday, will be without Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois due to a minor strain injury.

@kaihavertz29 has travelled home from the squad due to illness, while Nico Schlotterbeck will also miss #GERBEL on Tuesday due to a thigh problem.

Speedy recovery, boys pic.twitter.com/WBIvM8LOst

— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) March 26, 2023