Overview
- Jürgen Klopp unveiled the 44‑player DFB selection on Thursday, September 17, dividing it into two distinct 22‑man squads that swap after the first two Nations League fixtures.
- Marc‑André ter Stegen is Klopp’s chosen No. 1 goalkeeper while Finn Dahmen is the only player included in both squads to provide continuity.
- The selection includes about eleven first‑time call‑ups, with Klopp stressing the pick is meant to fast‑track evaluation of young talent alongside a performance core.
- Several recent World Cup participants were omitted for form or fitness reasons, with Klopp specifically citing Leroy Sané, Deniz Undav and Oliver Baumann and noting Leon Goretzka’s injury.
- Klopp kept Jamal Musiala, Nico Schlotterbeck and Serge Gnabry for the full two‑week camp to manage their recovery and rhythm, and framed the overhaul as a bid to rebuild fan pride and prepare for Euro 2028.