Nagelsmann updates on Brown's fitness ahead of Round of 32
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 11:26 PM
Last updated Jun 25, 2026
Julian Nagelsmann confirmed Nathaniel Brown should be fit for Germany's Round of 32 match in the 2026 World Cup. Following a defeat to Ecuador in Group E, Nagelsmann stated that Brown is 'doing well and we think he can play on Monday'. The coach dismissed moving Joshua Kimmich to midfield, commending the current pairing of Aleks Pavlović and Felix Nmecha. Nagelsmann emphasized continuity in the team's composition as they prepare for the knockout stage.
- •Nathaniel Brown is expected to return for Germany's next match.
- •Germany suffered a Group E defeat to Ecuador.
- •Nagelsmann praised Pavlović and Nmecha's performance in midfield.
- •Joshua Kimmich will remain at right back for the upcoming match.
- •Germany's Round of 32 match is scheduled for Monday.
- 11:26 PMYahoo Sports — Nagelsmann gives positive update on Brown, dismisses playing Kimmich in midfield
"Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed that Nathaniel Brown should be fit again for Germany's upcoming Round of 32 game at the 2026 World Cup.Speaking after the four-time world champions' Group E defeat at t...
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