Klopp set to select first Germany squad amid rebuilding effort
17 sources • 4 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Jürgen Klopp will announce his first squad for the German national team on Thursday as he begins a rebuilding effort following a disappointing World Cup. The squad will be prepared for upcoming Nations League matches against the Netherlands, Serbia, and Greece from September 24 to October 4. Klopp is considering a larger squad beyond the typical 23 players, with focus on balancing the workload for key players like Jamal Musiala and Nico Schlotterbeck. The coach aims to emphasize a high-energy style of play and will need to make key decisions about formations and key personnel like Joshua Kimmich and the goalkeeper position. Players such as Marc-André ter Stegen and new names like Said El Mala and Nicolo Tresoldi may feature in his selections.
- •Klopp's first squad announcement scheduled for September 15.
- •Germany will play four Nations League matches from September 24 to October 4.
- •57 candidates are under consideration for the squad.
- •Klopp emphasizes a high-energy style influenced by wingers and a strong midfield.
- •Key player selections include Joshua Kimmich and potential newcomers.
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"Jürgen Klopp called up 44 players in two separate Germany squads Thursday ahead of four Nations League games but dropped the team's top scorer from the World Cup. Klopp's double roster turns the upcoming games against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia into an extended audition for places ahead of the next major tournament, the 2028 European Championship. Stars like Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz will likely be limited to a maximum of two of the games as Klopp looks to fit in more new faces and reduce the workload on players.
"Germany coach Jürgen Klopp has announced two squads for his first four matches in charge in the Nations League. Squad one for the games in the Netherlands on September 24 and against Greece on September 27: Goalkeepers: Finn Dahmen (Augsburg), Alexander Nübel (Besiktas), Marc-André ter Stegen (Ajax) Defenders: Hennes Behrens (Augsburg), Yann Aurel Bisseck (Inter Milan), Nathaniel Brown (Bayern Munich), Max Rosenfelder (Freiburg), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munic
"Jürgen Klopp will give a first indication of how he wants to rebuild the German national team after another poor World Cup showing when the new selects his first squad on Thursday. Hopes in former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach Klopp are huge, but that also brings a lot of pressure ahead of the first four games in the Nations League against the Netherlands, Serbia and Greece (twice) between September 24 and October 4.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:30 AMConfirmed: Two Barcelona players in Germany squad for UEFA Nations League fixtures
The first international break of the 2026/27 is almost upon us and it promises to be an unusual one, with FIFA introducing a three-week window during which national teams will play four games in a row...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:45 AMJürgen Klopp names 44 players in first Germany squad
Jürgen Klopp announced his first squad in charge of the Germany national team, unveiling two separate lists for the four Nations League fixtures against the Netherlands, Greece, Serbia and Greece ag...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:44 AMKlopp yet to speak with Aston Villa's Goretzka and Galatasaray's Sané
Former Bayern Munich players Leroy Sané and Leon Goretzka were not included in Jürgen Klopp's 44-man selection for Germany's upcoming four UEFA Nations League fixtures.Speaking at a press conference...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:20 AMKlopp addresses Tresoldi's Germany vs Italy decision
Jürgen Klopp has selected a total of 44 players and divided them into two squads for Germany's upcoming four UEFA Nations League fixtures.One notable absentee was Club Brugge and Germany U21 forward ...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:18 AMKlopp calls up 44 players in huge first Germany squad
Germany coach Jurgen Klopp handed 16 players their first call-ups on Thursday as he unveiled a 44-man squad for his first camp since taking over as coach in the summer. "I want to get to know as many players as possible in that time...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:15 AMJurgen Klopp picks 44 players in two squads as he drops Germany’s World Cup top scorer
Jurgen Klopp has named his first Germany squads since replacing Julian Nagelsmann
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 9:12 AMKlopp explains decision to split 44 Germany players into two squads
New Germany coach Jürgen Klopp has taken a unique approach to his first national team selection for the upcoming four UEFA Nations League fixtures, opting to call up a total of 44 players and split t...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:48 AMGermany's Nations League squads
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp has announced two squads for his first four matches in charge in the Nations League. Squad one for the games in the Netherlands on September 24 and against Greece on September 27: Goalkeepers: Finn Dahmen (Augsburg), Alexander Nübel (Besiktas), Marc-André ter Stegen (Ajax) Defenders: Hennes Behrens (Augsburg), Yann Aurel Bisseck (Inter Milan), Nathaniel Brown (Bayern Munich), Max Rosenfelder (Freiburg), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayern Munic
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:41 AM"I consider him really exciting" – Klopp explains first Germany call-up for Celtic's Mika Baur
New Germany coach Jürgen Klopp handed first-time call-ups to a number of players as he announced a total of 44 players, split into two separate squads, for the upcoming four UEFA Nations League games...
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- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:20 AMKlopp names 44 players in two Germany squads as he turns the Nations League into an audition
Jürgen Klopp called up 44 players in two separate Germany squads Thursday ahead of four Nations League games but dropped the team's top scorer from the World Cup. Klopp's double roster turns the upcoming games against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia into an extended audition for places ahead of the next major tournament, the 2028 European Championship. Stars like Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz will likely be limited to a maximum of two of the games as Klopp looks to fit in more new faces and reduce the workload on players.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 8:18 AMGermany's Klopp picks 44 players in two squads for first four games
Jürgen Klopp has nominated 44 players and split them into two squads for his first four matches as German national team coach. Led by captain Joshua Kimmich, who returns into midfield from the right back position, 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, 8:16 AMKlopp names two Germany squads for upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures
Germany have named two squads for the four upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures in September and October.It's the first group of players selected by Jürgen Klopp, who replaced Julian Nagelsmann afte...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 6:47 PM👀 Germany squad leaks: these players are in so far
Jürgen Klopp will present his first squad as Germany’s national team coach tomorrow, Thursday, 17 September, from 10 a.m.For the Nations League matches against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia, t...
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 2:35 PMJürgen Klopp to call up new players for upcoming UEFA Nations League
New German national team head coach Jürgen Klopp is expected to name fresh faces to the squad on Thursday ahead of the upcoming UEFA Nations League games.According to Sky Germany, Klopp will assemble...
- Yahoo SportsSep 15, 2026, 9:18 AMNew Germany coach Klopp to select first squad
Jürgen Klopp will give a first indication of how he wants to rebuild the German national team after another poor World Cup showing when the new selects his first squad on Thursday. Hopes in former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach Klopp are huge, but that also brings a lot of pressure ahead of the first four games in the Nations League against the Netherlands, Serbia and Greece (twice) between September 24 and October 4.
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