Klopp names first Germany squad: three BVB stars in, one out | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund are represented by three professionals in Jürgen Klopp’s first Germany squad. One BVB star, however, did not make the oversized roster.

Jürgen Klopp has unveiled his first squad as Germany head coach – and in doing so also made a clear selection among Borussia Dortmund’s professionals. The 59-year-old nominated a total of 44 players for the four upcoming Nations League matches. Nico Schlotterbeck, Felix Nmecha and Waldemar Anton are included from BVB. Maximilian Beier, on the other hand, did not receive an invitation.

Klopp is relying on an unusual concept for his first training camp. Instead of naming one continuous squad, he split the national team players into two squads. The first group will face the Netherlands on September 24 in Amsterdam and Greece three days later in Augsburg.

That will be followed by matches against Serbia on October 1 in Munich and the return fixture against Greece on October 4 in Thessaloniki. Schlotterbeck has a special role. Although the Dortmund man is initially only in the first squad, after his longer break he is expected to stay with the Germany team for the entire period if possible.

Klopp calls up Germany stars Schlotterbeck, Nmecha and Anton

Klopp explained: “Schlotterbeck, Musiala and Gnabry have had a somewhat difficult time recently. They will stay – if at all possible – for the full two weeks, to give them rhythm and have them in regular team training.” Alongside Schlotterbeck, Nmecha and Anton are representing BVB. Former Dortmund player Karim Adeyemi, who now plays in Barcelona, was also included by Klopp.

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Also striking is the large number of inexperienced players. 16 professionals in the oversized squad have not yet made a senior international appearance. Klopp apparently wants to use the upcoming matches to gain a comprehensive impression of possible future internationals.

“We see something in these lads, we see a great deal of potential. A lot of talent has really caught our eye. Who can be a mainstay in two years?” said the Germany head coach. In making his selection, Klopp is deliberately focusing on the options available: “We didn’t look at what we don’t have, but at what we do have. I’m happy with the selection.”

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