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Florian Wirtz discusses first call with Jürgen Klopp ahead of squad announcement

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 8:33 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

Florian Wirtz discusses first call with Jürgen Klopp ahead of squad announcement

Summary

Florian Wirtz, the German midfielder now with Liverpool, revealed he had his first conversation with new national team coach Jürgen Klopp just this week. Wirtz expressed excitement about their discussion and anticipated being part of Klopp's squad for the Nations League, which will be announced on September 17. Wirtz, 23, has seen some criticism following Germany's disappointing World Cup performance, where the team exited without advancing past the group stage. Klopp's first match as coach will be against the Netherlands on September 24 in Amsterdam.

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By the Numbers

•Wirtz had never spoken to Klopp before this week's call.
•Wirtz is expected to be included in the squad for the Nations League.
•The squad announcement is scheduled for September 17.
•Germany's last World Cup led to coaching changes within the team.
•Klopp's first match as Germany coach is against the Netherlands on September 24.

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8:33 AMYahoo Sports — Germany's Wirtz: I had never spoken to Klopp before recent call

What they're saying

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Germany and Liverpool playmaker Florian Wirtz said he had never spoken to Jürgen Klopp before his new national team coach called him this week. Wirtz is certain to be in Klopp's first Germany squad for the Nations League due to be announced on September 17, despite flattering to deceive at the World Cup as the Germans crashed out for a third straight edition, costing Julian Nagelsmann his job.
— Yahoo Sports

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