BERLIN (AP) — Germany has chosen Cologne teenager Said El Mala in the squad for World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Slovakia.

The 19-year-old El Mala has impressed with four goals and two assists in nine Bundesliga appearances, mostly as a substitute, this season. He has played for Germany underage teams.

“Said El Mala should display all his carefree and unburdened play to us,” coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Thursday. “We’re keeping an eye on the talents from the under-21 team and, after consulting with (coach) Toni Di Salvo, we want to give them the opportunity to showcase themselves with the senior team from time to time.”

Nagelsmann also recalled former Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sané, now playing with Turkish team Galatasaray, and Newcastle United defender Malick Thiaw foll

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