After Noah Atubolu and Kevin Schade were forced to watch the game against Luxembourg from the stands, it’s now confirmed: the young duo will also not feature in the upcoming clash against Northern Ireland. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann has made his decision — and will once again rely on a fixed squad of 23 players in Belfast.
For Atubolu and Schade, it’s another test of patience. Both are considered huge talents with enormous potential — Atubolu as the promising goalkeeper from SC Freiburg, and Schade as the lightning-fast attacker from Brentford. But for now, they’ll remain spectators. Nagelsmann appears to be focusing on continuity as the team enters the crucial stage of World Cup qualifying preparations.
