Overview

• Germany's national team coach Julian Nagelsmann has made surprising player selections due to injuries, bringing in fresh talent like Tim Kleindienst, Jamie Leweling, and Jonathan Burkardt.
• Nagelsmann's choices signal a focus on younger players for the 2026 World Cup, sidelining former mainstays like Julian Brandt and Niklas Süle for upcoming Nations League matches.
• Schalke 04 has appointed Kees van Wonderen as their new coach, aiming to stabilize the team and eventually return to the Bundesliga within a three-year plan.
• Van Wonderen impressed Schalke's management with his preparation and knowledge of the team, despite the club's history of frequent coaching changes.
• FC Bayern Munich faces criticism for their recent performances, with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer under scrutiny after a series of draws and a Champions League loss.