Germany captain Joshua Kimmich has been ruled out of the World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg on Friday, November 14, 2025, after sustaining an ankle injury in training. He is expected to miss the match but may return for the following game against Slovakia.
Key information regarding Kimmich's injury
Injury Type: Capsule and ligament injury in his right ankle.
Replacement: Julian Nagelsmann has nominated Jonathan Tah as the new captain for the Luxembourg match. Ridle Baku is the most likely replacement for Kimmich on the field.
Impact: Kimmich's absence is a blow for the team, as he is currently Germany's joint-top scorer in this
qualifying campaign with two goals. Germany aims for two wins in their last two matches to secure automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Next Match: Germany will play Slovakia at home on Monday, November 17, 2025.