Jürgen Klopp’s first Germany squad is taking shape around a familiar problem: the full-back positions. The new national coach must address a weakness that has persisted for years as he prepares for four Nations League matches.
Klopp weighs a broad Germany pool
Germany are entering a major rebuild after a disappointing World Cup and Julian Nagelsmann’s subsequent dismissal. Klopp indicated at his introductory press conference that no candidate should be ruled out for his first call-up list.
An extended initial group is under consideration before each Nations League squad is reduced to 23 players. The current form of 77 possible candidates has been assessed across seven tactical roles, with particular attention on the defensive flanks.
Philipp Treu of Freiburg, Bayern Munich’s Tom Bischof and Arsenal forward Kai Havertz are among the players in the wider discussion. Players returning from long injury absences require separate judgement, while the remaining candidates have been measured on their performances since the start of the season.
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