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Nico Schlotterbeck omitted from Germany's squad against Greece

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 8:48 AM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

Nico Schlotterbeck omitted from Germany's squad against Greece

Summary

Nico Schlotterbeck has not been included in Germany's squad for their Nations League match against Greece, scheduled for Sunday evening. Coach Jürgen Klopp made the decision to remove him from the 24-man roster, adhering to UEFA regulations allowing only 20 field players. Schlotterbeck recently returned from an ankle injury and played the full match during a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands. He is expected to remain with the national team for future matches against Serbia and a second match against Greece. Yann Aurel Bisseck is anticipated to start in Schlotterbeck's place.

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Status Watch

•Schlotterbeck excluded from the squad for Greece match
•UEFA rules limit squad to 20 field players
•Played entire match in 1-1 draw against Netherlands
•Bisseck expected to take Schlotterbeck's position
•Schlotterbeck will stay for matches against Serbia and Greece

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8:48 AMYahoo Sports — Schlotterbeck not listed in Germany's squad for match against Greece

What they're saying

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Defender Nico Schlotterbeck will not play Germany's Nations League match against Greece on Sunday evening, according to the squad list published by UEFA ahead of the game. Coach Jürgen Klopp had to remove one player from his 24-man roster as regulations allow for only 20 field players and three goalkeepers.
— Yahoo Sports

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