Germany has named an extended 44-man squad divided into two separate groups for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, according to official team announcements. According to reports by Khel Now and Yahoo Sports, head coach Jürgen Klopp has shaken up the national team setup by calling up a total of 45 players across the roster split, while official announcements list 44 names. The newly appointed manager takes over the team following Julian Nagelsmann’s departure after the World Cup.
Squad Breakdown and Upcoming Fixtures
The coaching staff has split the player pool into two distinct groups, each covering two matches across September and October. Squad 1 features established players and is scheduled to face the Netherlands away in Amsterdam on September 24, followed by a home fixture against Greece on September 27. Squad 2 is designed for younger and less-established prospects, set to play a home match against Serbia on October 1 and a return fixture against Greece away on October 3, as reported by Khel Now and Yahoo Sports.
Bayern Munich leads all club teams with nine separate call-ups distributed across the two rosters. Meanwhile, SV Elversberg’s Yannick Keidel, Augsburg’s Hennes Behrens, Freiburg’s Max Rosenfelder, and TSG Hoffenheim’s Bambasé Conté feature among the new faces earning their first senior call-ups under the new regime. Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen holds the distinction of being named in both rosters, according to tournament announcements.
Squad One Roster Details
The first-team selection for the matches against the Netherlands and Greece relies heavily on experienced core players. Goalkeeping duties feature Finn Dahmen of Augsburg, Alexander Nübel of Besiktas, and Marc-André ter Stegen of Ajax, cementing ter Stegen’s status as the primary choice in goal for the near future. Defensive options include Hennes Behrens, Yann Aurel Bisseck of Inter, Nathaniel Brown of FC Bayern, Max Rosenfelder of Freiburg, Nico Schlotterbeck of Borussia Dortmund, Jonathan Tah of FC Bayern, Philipp Treu of Freiburg, and Josha Vagnoman of Stuttgart.
Midfield selections for the opening fixtures feature Nadiem Amiri of Mainz, Bambasé Conté of Hoffenheim, Yannik Engelhardt of Freiburg, Chris Führich of Stuttgart, Serge Gnabry of FC Bayern, Lennart Karl of FC Bayern, Joshua Kimmich of FC Bayern, Jamal Musiala of FC Bayern, Felix Nmecha of Borussia Dortmund, Kevin Schade of Brentford, and Anton Stach of Leeds United. Arsenal’s Kai Havertz anchors the forward line alongside Eintracht Frankfurt’s Younes Ebnoutalib, with Havertz retaining his preferred position at striker despite team changes.
Squad Two Roster Details
The second group selected for the matches against Serbia and Greece comprises emerging talents alongside select established names. Goalkeepers named for this block include Noah Atubolu of Freiburg, Finn Dahmen of Augsburg, and Jonas Urbig of FC Bayern. Defensive reinforcements feature Waldemar Anton of Borussia Dortmund, Ridle Baku of RB Leipzig, Finn Jeltsch of Stuttgart, Maximilian Mittelstädt of Stuttgart, David Raum of RB Leipzig, and Malick Thiaw of Newcastle.
Midfielders in the second squad include Karim Adeyemi of Barcelona, Mika Baur of Celtic, Tom Bischof of FC Bayern, Said El Mala of 1. FC Köln, Brajan Gruda of RB Leipzig, Vitaly Janelt of Brentford, Felix Keidel of Elversberg, Aleksandar Pavlović of FC Bayern, Derry Scherhant of Freiburg, and Florian Wirtz of Liverpool. Jonathan Burkardt of Eintracht Frankfurt and Nick Woltemade of Juventus complete the forward options for the second fixture block. Notably, both Pavlović and Wirtz featured as starters at the last World Cup but have been placed in the secondary group by the coaching staff.
Pro Tip: Squad allocations indicate that the coaching staff is actively evaluating younger talents in competitive environments while preserving core leadership within the primary group.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who did Jürgen Klopp replace as Germany’s coach?
According to reports by Khel Now and Yahoo Sports, Jürgen Klopp replaced Julian Nagelsmann following the World Cup.
How many players were called up for the international break?
Official announcements list 44 players divided into two groups, while secondary reports note a total of 45 call-ups across the two squads.
When does Germany’s Nations League campaign under the new coach begin?
Germany plays its first match under the new technical setup away against the Netherlands on September 24.
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