Andoni Iraola praises Jurgen Klopp's split squad approach for international break
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 6:30 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Andoni Iraola expressed support for Jurgen Klopp's decision to split the Germany squad into two groups for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. Klopp has called up 44 players, including Florian Wirtz, who will join the later group after Liverpool's match against Bournemouth. Iraola believes this strategy will benefit both Wirtz and Liverpool, as it allows players to rest while still being evaluated by the national team. Klopp's split-squad approach may help Germany players return to their clubs refreshed ahead of a demanding schedule in October.
- •Iraola commends Klopp's squad division ahead of international break
- •Wirtz included in the later Germany squad after club match
- •Klopp's strategy aims to enhance player rest and evaluation
- •Germany faces Serbia and Greece in upcoming UEFA matches
- •Wirtz has played 423 minutes for Liverpool this season
- 6:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Very good for us’ – Jurgen Klopp has done something ‘very smart’ and Andoni Iraola loves it
"Andoni Iraola has welcomed Jurgen Klopp’s decision to divide his Germany squad into two groups for the upcoming international break.The former Liverpool manager has called up 44 players for his coun...
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