Brown reportedly missed the meeting with Ecuador because of a muscular problem. His expected return would restore the left side without requiring a wider reshuffle.
That matters because Joshua Kimmich is expected to continue at right-back, allowing Germany to retain the same balance across both flanks. The report says Manuel Neuer should start in goal.
Projected XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Brown; Nmecha, Pavlović; Sané, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz.
Schlotterbeck is reportedly still sidelined after suffering a serious ankle injury against Côte d’Ivoire on 20 June. In his absence, Antonio Rüdiger and Jonathan Tah are expected to continue together in central defence.
The lack of change may be as important as Brown’s return. Germany are not expected to introduce a new centre-back partnership before a knockout tie, with familiarity likely to take priority.
The report says Felix Nmecha and Pavlović should remain in midfield, with Leroy Sané, Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz supporting Kai Havertz.
That selection keeps Germany’s creative core together. Against a Paraguay side described as one of the strongest third-placed qualifiers, the next test will be whether the established attacking line can turn possession and movement into decisive chances.
Brown’s fitness and Germany’s ability to manage Schlotterbeck’s absence will be the main storylines when the teams meet.