Klopp set to select first Germany squad amid rebuilding effort
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:18 AM
Last updated Sep 15, 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.
- 9:18 AMYahoo Sports — New 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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