Jürgen Klopp names surprise players in Germany's expanded roster
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 2:30 PM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Jürgen Klopp announced a 44-man Germany squad featuring 16 potential debutants ahead of upcoming matches. Among the notable selections are Mika Baur from Celtic, Hennes Behrens from FC Augsburg, and Felix Keidel from SV Elversberg, each earning their first call-ups. Klopp aims to expand the player pool by looking beyond established players, reflecting a shift in strategy as he prepares for international competitions. The DFB highlighted these selections as part of a broader approach to identify talent for future tournaments.
- •Germany's squad includes 16 potential debutants under Jürgen Klopp.
- •Mika Baur joins from Celtic, marking his first senior call-up.
- •Hennes Behrens and Felix Keidel also receive their first senior selections.
- •Klopp aims to expand the national team beyond established players.
- •The DFB emphasizes identifying emerging talent for upcoming competitions.
- 2:30 PMYahoo Sports — Biggest surprise inclusions on Germany’s roster
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