Overview

• Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced a 23-man squad for the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals against Italy, with matches scheduled for March 20 in Milan and March 23 in Dortmund.
• Leon Goretzka, who last played for Germany in November 2023, returns to the squad after missing Euro 2024, bolstered by his strong recent performances for Bayern Munich.
• Inter Milan defender Yann Aurel Bisseck has been called up for the first time, bringing local experience to the first leg at San Siro.
• Nagelsmann has recalled eight players, including Dortmund winger Karim Adeyemi and Mainz midfielder Nadiem Amiri, who last played for Germany in 2020.
• The winner of the quarterfinal tie will host the Nations League Final Four in June, with Germany's Munich and Stuttgart as potential venues if they advance.