Germany without Draxler for Netherlands game

Germany have confirmed midfielder Julian Draxler will not join their squad for their Nations League game against Netherlands.


Draxler had been included by coach Joachim Low but missed their friendly win over Russia as he was granted compassionate leave.

Germany's relegation from League A was confirmed on Friday as Netherlands won 2-0 at home against world champions France.

Germany have now announced Draxler will not join the rest of the squad for Monday's match against Ronald Koeman's men in Gelsenkirchen.


Nations League relegation rounds off an atrocious year for Low's Germany, who flopped badly at Russia 2018 with a dire World Cup title defence.

Germany exited the tournament in the group stage having finished bottom of a section that included Sweden, Mexico and South Korea.