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·15 September 2026

Klopp set to include El Mala in his first Germany squad

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New Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp is reportedly planning to include 1. FC Köln youngster Said El Mala in his first squad.

According to Kicker, the 20-year-old will be part of the team for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures, which will be announced on Thursday.

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Former Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann handed El Mala his first call-up in November last year, but the winger didn't make his debut at the time.

After scoring in Köln’s opening 3-2 win over Hoffenheim, El Mala missed the following 4-1 defeat to Stuttgart due to illness before returning from the bench in his side’s 1-1 draw with Werder Bremen at the weekend.

He made his Bundesliga breakthrough last season, racking up 13 goals and five assists in 34 league appearances.

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