Mika Baur earns first Germany call-up in Klopp's large squad
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 10:30 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
Celtic midfielder Mika Baur has received his first senior call-up to the Germany national team as coach Jurgen Klopp announced a 44-man squad for upcoming Nations League matches. The 22-year-old, who joined Celtic from Paderborn this summer, is among 16 debutants selected by Klopp. The group is split into two squads for fixtures against the Netherlands on September 24 and Greece on September 27, with Baur featured in the second part set for games against Serbia on October 1 and Greece on October 4. Klopp emphasized the unusual nature of the schedule and expressed his intention to evaluate emerging talents within German football after a disappointing World Cup performance.
- •Mika Baur receives first call-up to Germany squad.
- •Jurgen Klopp names unprecedented 44-man squad.
- •Squad split into two groups for upcoming matches.
- •Germany's first match is against the Netherlands on September 24.
- •Baur previously played at the youth international level.
- 10:30 AMYahoo Sports — Jürgen Klopp’s full 44-player Germany National Team squad
- 10:23 AMYahoo Sports — Baur given first Germany call as Klopp scours for new talent
"Celtic midfielder Mika Baur has given a first senior Germany call-up as new head coach Jurgen Klopp unveiled an unprecedented 44-man squad for upcoming Nations League matches. The 22-year-old, who has already played for his country at youth level up to under-21s and joined the Scottish champions from Paderborn this summer, is one of 16 players to be handed their first call-ups by the former Liverpool manager. Teams are restricted to naming 20 outfield players and three goalkeepers for each match, but Klopp has split the group into two separate squads for their four upcoming fixtures.
"Jürgen Klopp has officially named his first Germany squad, selecting an extraordinary 44 players for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia.The new Bunde...
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:30 AMJürgen Klopp’s full 44-player Germany National Team squad
Jürgen Klopp has officially named his first Germany squad, selecting an extraordinary 44 players for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia.The new Bunde...
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 10:23 AMBaur given first Germany call as Klopp scours for new talent
Celtic midfielder Mika Baur has given a first senior Germany call-up as new head coach Jurgen Klopp unveiled an unprecedented 44-man squad for upcoming Nations League matches. The 22-year-old, who has already played for his country at youth level up to under-21s and joined the Scottish champions from Paderborn this summer, is one of 16 players to be handed their first call-ups by the former Liverpool manager. Teams are restricted to naming 20 outfield players and three goalkeepers for each match, but Klopp has split the group into two separate squads for their four upcoming fixtures.
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