Jürgen Klopp names first Germany squad with 44 players selected
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 9:36 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Jürgen Klopp has announced his first squad as head coach of the German national team ahead of the upcoming Nations League matches. A total of 44 players have been called up for during the September/October international break, a larger squad than usual to accommodate two teams playing across four matches. Key players include Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, and Kai Havertz. The first match is scheduled for September 24 against the Netherlands, followed by games against Greece, Serbia, and a return fixture against Greece on October 4.
- •First matches include Netherlands on September 24 and Greece on September 27.
- •Squad features both new talents and returning players.
- •Klopp will manage two teams to cover the four matches.
- 9:36 AMYahoo Sports — Anton Stach named in Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad
- 9:33 AMYahoo Sports — 'Have fun under pressure': Klopp picks 44 players for first games
- 8:09 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Germany: Klopp calls up 44 players for his big debut!
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 44 players are in, this is Klopp's first Germany squad
"Jürgen Klopp has nominated 44 players in two squads for his first four matches as German national team coach where established players and newcomers are to "have fun under pressure" in his rebuilding mission. Led by captain Joshua Kimmich, the large squad announced by Klopp on Thursday includes 16 players from the last World Cup group and another 16 uncapped players.
"There had once again been plenty of leaks and speculation beforehand, but now the cat is out of the bag: new Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has named his first squad.It includes numerous new players...
"Before Zinédine Zidane this Friday...The Jürgen Klopp era at the helm of the German national team officially begins!This Thursday, the new Germany head coach has just unveiled not his... but his fir...
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:36 AMAnton Stach named in Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad
Leeds United midfielder Anton Stach has been named in Jürgen Klopp’s first Germany squad since the former Liverpool boss took charge of the national team.Klopp announced his first selection as Germ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:33 AM'Have fun under pressure': Klopp picks 44 players for first games
Jürgen Klopp has nominated 44 players in two squads for his first four matches as German national team coach where established players and newcomers are to "have fun under pressure" in his rebuilding mission. Led by captain Joshua Kimmich, the large squad announced by Klopp on Thursday includes 16 players from the last World Cup group and another 16 uncapped players.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:09 AM🚨 Germany: Klopp calls up 44 players for his big debut!
Before Zinédine Zidane this Friday...The Jürgen Klopp era at the helm of the German national team officially begins!This Thursday, the new Germany head coach has just unveiled not his... but his fir...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:04 AM🚨 44 players are in, this is Klopp's first Germany squad
There had once again been plenty of leaks and speculation beforehand, but now the cat is out of the bag: new Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has named his first squad.It includes numerous new players...
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