Klopp Recalls Füllkrug to Germany Squad for Nations League Matches
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a 24-player squad for the final UEFA Nations League group matches against Serbia in Belgrade on November 13 and the Netherlands in Berlin on November 16, 2026. The headline inclusion is 33-year-old Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug, who returns after more than a year out of the squad having scored 12 goals in 10 competitive games. The squad also features 17-year-old Wael Mohya as the only newcomer, while Nick Woltemade, Karim Adeyemi and David Raum were dropped. Germany sits third in Group 2 and needs results to reach the quarterfinals and avoid relegation.
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Klopp Recalls Füllkrug to Germany Squad for Nations League Matches
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has recalled Niclas Füllkrug to the national team squad. The Werder Bremen striker is included in the squad for the two upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Serbia and the Netherlands. Klopp explained the decision by pointing to the player's form and scoring, saying that good form and scoring goals is never a bad thing. The report does not specify further squad details, match dates, or the player's expected role.
Read sourceKlopp Names DFB Squad: Form Sometimes Decides as Füllkrug Returns
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has named a 24-player squad for the final Nations League group matches against Serbia in Belgrade on November 13 and the Netherlands in Berlin on November 16. Klopp said it was difficult to choose because more players deserved selection. Niclas Füllkrug returns after scoring 12 goals in 10 games for Werder Bremen, with Klopp praising his impact and saying form can sometimes trump other considerations. Klopp acknowledged he was not happy with all his earlier half-time interview statements and clarified that age was not a reason to exclude Füllkrug. The squad mixes youth and experience, with Marc-Andre ter Stegen as number one goalkeeper, a Bayern block in central midfield, and surprise inclusions such as 17-year-old Wael Moyha. Two wins would secure a Nations League quarterfinal place in March 2027, important for EM 2028 qualification seeding.
Read sourceKlopp's Füllkrug call sends key signals for Germany squad
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp has included 33-year-old Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug in his squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Serbia in Belgrade (Nov. 13) and the Netherlands in Berlin (Nov. 16). In a WELT commentary, Julien Wolff argues the decision is correct and carries three messages: that performance and current form are rewarded, that the team is not focused solely on Euro 2028, and that Klopp's system allows adjustments. Wolff notes no striker scored in Klopp's first four matches and that, apart from Kai Havertz, no forward is assured of a place, while Germany needs wins to avoid Nations League relegation. Füllkrug has 14 goals in 24 caps, leads the Bundesliga scoring with nine goals after eight games, scored twice in the DFB-Pokal against Dortmund, and has stayed injury-free. Wolff says Füllkrug's experience, heading ability and popularity can help, including as a substitute, and that his return after nearly 18 months is deserved.
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Klopp Names 24-Man Germany Squad, 17-Year-Old Mohya the Surprise
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp has named a 24-player squad for the November Nations League matches against Serbia on November 13 and the Netherlands three days later. The biggest surprise is the inclusion of 17-year-old attacking midfielder Wael Mohya of Borussia Mönchengladbach, the only newcomer after September's 44-player trial squad. Niclas Füllkrug, 33, returns to the national team for the first time since September 2025, despite Klopp's earlier doubts about his age; the Werder Bremen striker has scored 12 goals in 10 competitive games and is expected to serve as backup to Kai Havertz. Dropped were Nick Woltemade, Karim Adeyemi, David Raum and numerous September newcomers, while Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry are injured. Germany sits third in Nations League Group 2, three points behind the Netherlands and Greece, with only the top two advancing to the quarterfinals and relegation still a threat.
Read sourceKlopp Nominates Füllkrug for Germany's Nations League Matches
Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp has decided to nominate Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug for the upcoming Nations League matches against Serbia on November 13 and the Netherlands on November 16, according to WELT information, with the squad to be officially announced Thursday. The 33-year-old Füllkrug has scored twelve competitive goals since returning to Werder Bremen, earning a comeback after last appearing for Germany on June 8, 2025, in the Nations League third-place match against France. Klopp had previously expressed doubts about recalling the veteran, noting Füllkrug's age of 33 amid plans to build a team for Euro 2028, but the striker's form convinced him. Füllkrug said he remains ready to play for his country whenever needed. It is Klopp's second squad nomination since taking charge, this time with only 23 players. Germany currently sits third in its group and needs at least second place to reach the Nations League quarterfinals in March 2027.
Read sourceKlopp to name reduced Germany squad as Füllkrug debate intensifies
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp will announce his second national team squad on Thursday, cutting it from the previous 44 players to around 23 for the final Nations League group matches against Serbia in Belgrade on November 13 and the Netherlands in Berlin on November 16. Klopp faces several difficult decisions, with striker Niclas Füllkrug's potential inclusion a major talking point. Füllkrug, 33, leads the Bundesliga scoring charts with nine goals in eight games and has scored in seven consecutive matches, but Klopp has suggested he may be too old for his rebuild. Record international Lothar Matthäus argued in a column that Füllkrug's nomination is nearly unavoidable, noting that England's Harry Kane is also 33. Klopp has emphasized a long-term rebuild and prefers pace and pressing, while strikers failed to score in his first four matches. Young players like Younes Ebnoutalib and Felix Keidel have good chances of inclusion.
Read sourceMatthäus Urges Klopp to Pick In-Form Füllkrug for Nations League
Lothar Matthäus has publicly urged Germany coach Jürgen Klopp to include Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug in the squad for the decisive Nations League matches against Serbia on November 13 and the Netherlands on November 16. Füllkrug, 33, has scored nine goals in eight Bundesliga games and at least one goal in seven consecutive matches, equaling a Werder record set by Rudi Völler in 1982/83. Klopp has hinted he may prioritize younger players and long-term planning, noting Füllkrug's age, while Matthäus argued selection should depend on performance rather than age, citing Harry Kane as an example. The article notes Füllkrug's past injury concerns, his struggles at West Ham and AC Milan, and Bremen's desire to extend his loan beyond the summer. No German striker scored in Klopp's first four matches in charge.
Read sourceMatthäus Urges Klopp to Pick In-Form Füllkrug for Germany Squad
Germany coach Jürgen Klopp is set to announce his squad for crucial Nations League matches against Serbia and the Netherlands. The main question is whether to include 33-year-old Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug, who has scored nine goals in eight Bundesliga games and twelve in ten competitive matches. Record national team player Lothar Matthäus argued in his Sky column that Klopp cannot overlook Füllkrug, saying selection should be based on performance, not age. Klopp has hinted he may prioritize younger players and long-term planning, noting Füllkrug's age is not his fault. The article also highlights Füllkrug's leadership at Bremen, his past injury concerns, and Bremen's desire to extend his loan beyond the summer.
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