Vitaly Janelt looks to make Germany squad under Klopp after past scandal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Vitaly Janelt, part of Jürgen Klopp's Germany squad, reflects on his journey ten years after a hotel fire scandal led to his suspension. During the U19 European Championship qualifiers, a shisha in a hotel room ignited while he and teammate Idrissa Touré attended practice, resulting in both players being sent home. Janelt, now 28, views this as his 'last chance' with the national team and prepares for potential appearances against Serbia and Greece. He aims to prove his worth after a decade of growth since the incident that marred his early career.
- •Janelt was suspended after a shisha fire incident ten years ago.
- •The incident occurred during U19 European Championship qualifiers.
- •He views his selection as a significant opportunity.
- •Janelt hopes to debut in upcoming matches against Serbia or Greece.
- •Janelt cites personal growth and maturity since the scandal.
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"He is one of the new faces in Jürgen Klopp’s second Germany squad: Vitaly Janelt. While his nomination in 2026 brought him positive headlines, things looked very different ten years ago. Back then,...
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