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Conté omitted from Klopp's squad for Nations League opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:48 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Conté omitted from Klopp's squad for Nations League opener

Summary

Hoffenheim's Bambasé Conté has been excluded from Jürgen Klopp's matchday squad for his first game as Germany's head coach against the Netherlands in Amsterdam on September 24. The 23-man player list limited Klopp's selection to 20 outfield players and three goalkeepers. Klopp confirmed he has spoken to Conté and expects him to be included in the next squad. Conté's next opportunity for a potential debut will be in Germany's second Nations League match against Greece on Sunday in Augsburg.

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Key Details

•Jürgen Klopp named 24 players for his first squad.
•Germany's match against the Netherlands is on September 24.
•Conté could debut on September 27 against Greece.
•UEFA's regulations influenced the matchday squad selection.

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9:48 AMYahoo Sports — Germany's Conté left out of Klopp's first matchday squad

What they're saying

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Hoffenheim's Bambasé Conté will have to wait for a possible Germany debut after being left out of the matchday squad for new head coach Jürgen Klopp's first game in charge against the Netherlands in Amsterdam later on Thursday. UEFA published the list of the 23 eligible players for the Nations League opener on its website.
— Yahoo Sports

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