Germany vs. Switzerland: Why Aleksandar Pavlovic, Felix Nmecha, and Jamie Leweling Are Out, and Who Replaces Them
The German national team (DFB-Team) is scheduled to face Switzerland in an upcoming friendly match, but will be without key players Aleksandar Pavlovic, Felix Nmecha, and Jamie Leweling. This article delves into the reasons behind their absence from the squad.
On Friday, March 27, 2026, the German national team will play a friendly against Switzerland in Basel. However, they will have to manage without Aleksandar Pavlovic (FC Bayern), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), and Jamie Leweling (VfB Stuttgart).
Germany vs. Switzerland: Reasons for Player Absences and Replacements
All three players are missing from the German squad due to injuries, making them unavailable for the friendly. Pavlovic is currently battling hip problems, Nmecha is sidelined for several weeks with a collateral ligament injury in his right knee, and Leweling had to withdraw due to muscular issues.
While national coach Julian Nagelsmann has opted not to call up a direct replacement for Leweling, he responded to the absences of Pavlovic and Nmecha by bringing in Angelo Stiller and Chris Führich, both from VfB Stuttgart.
Germany vs. Switzerland: Match Broadcast Information
The encounter between Switzerland and Germany will be broadcast live on Friday, with coverage beginning at 8:15 PM CEST. The broadcast will feature commentator Wolff-Christoph Fuss, alongside presenter Florian König and expert Lothar Matthäus. A livestream of the match will also be accessible to viewers.
Germany vs. Switzerland: Key Match Details
Here are the essential details for the friendly match:
- Match: Switzerland vs. Germany
- Competition: Friendly Match
- Date: March 27, 2026
- Kick-off Time: 8:45 PM CEST
- Venue: St. Jakob-Park, Basel (Switzerland)
- TV Broadcast: Available on national television channels.
- Livestream: Available through associated streaming platforms.
Germany vs. Switzerland: The Complete Squad List
| Jersey Number | Player | Club |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oliver Baumann | TSG Hoffenheim |
| 2 | Antonio Rüdiger | Real Madrid |
| 3 | Waldemar Anton | Borussia Dortmund |
| 4 | Jonathan Tah | FC Bayern |
| 5 | Pascal Groß | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| 6 | Joshua Kimmich | FC Bayern |
| 7 | Kai Havertz | Arsenal |
| 8 | Leon Goretzka | FC Bayern |
| 9 | Kevin Schade | FC Brentford |
| 11 | Nick Woltemade | Newcastle |
| 12 | Alexander Nübel | VfB Stuttgart |
| 13 | Deniz Undav | VfB Stuttgart |
| 14 | Chris Führich | VfB Stuttgart |
| 15 | Nico Schlotterbeck | Borussia Dortmund |
| 16 | Angelo Stiller | VfB Stuttgart |
| 17 | Florian Wirtz | Liverpool |
| 18 | Nathaniel Brown | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| 19 | Leroy Sane | Galatasaray |
| 20 | Serge Gnabry | FC Bayern |
| 21 | Jonas Urbig | FC Bayern |
| 22 | David Raum | RB Leipzig |
| 23 | Josha Vagnoman | VfB Stuttgart |
| 24 | Anton Stach | Leeds United |
| 25 | Lennart Karl | FC Bayern |
| 26 | Malick Thiaw | Newcastle |
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