New head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a 44-player squad for Germany's upcoming international matches, featuring 11 new call-ups and the return of goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen.
Key facts
- •Jürgen Klopp selected 44 players to manage the merged September and October international break.
- •Goalkeeper Finn Dahmen and others are included in both squads for the four-game period.
- •Notable absences from the squad include Deniz Undav, Leroy Sane, and Oliver Baumann.
- •Said El Mala, who was part of the November 2025 World Cup qualifying campaign, is included in the new squad.
- •Klopp identified Marc-Andre ter Stegen as his current number one goalkeeper.
Jürgen Klopp has announced his first squad as Germany's head coach, selecting 44 players to cover a combined international break spanning September and October. The players are divided into two groups for four upcoming matches, though some individuals may remain with the team for the entire two-week period. Klopp stated the selection aims to evaluate talent and prioritize team development over a fixed A or B team structure.
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New Talent and Notable Returns
The squad includes 11 new players, such as Hoffenheim's Bambase Conte, Stuttgart's Finn Jeltsch, Celtic's Mika Baur, Freiburg's Derry Scherhant, and Frankfurt forward Younes Ebnoutalib. Additionally, 23-year-old Elversberg midfielder Felix Keidel received a call-up following his recent Bundesliga appearances. Marc-Andre ter Stegen, now playing for Ajax, returns to the squad after an injury layoff and has been designated as the current number one goalkeeper.
Klopp's Vision and Schedule
Klopp emphasized his desire to evaluate as many players as possible, noting that the team's style of play is more important than individual selections. He also addressed the role of sports in fostering community, while expressing a desire to avoid political discourse in future briefings. Germany's schedule begins September 24 in Amsterdam against the Netherlands, followed by a home match against Greece in Augsburg on September 27, a game against Serbia in Munich on October 1, and a final match in Thessaloniki against Greece on October 4.
Timeline
- September 24Germany plays the Netherlands in Amsterdam.
- September 27Germany plays Greece in Augsburg.
- October 1Germany plays Serbia in Munich.
- October 4Germany plays Greece in Thessaloniki.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Deutsche Welle Sports.
