New recruit Angelo Stiller joins Julian Nagelsmann's squad for the international games after the Euros. Despite the departures of key players like Ilkay Gündogan and Manuel Neuer, Nagelsmann maintains his squad with minor changes. Shockingly, Antonio Rüdiger fails to make the cut, taking a break after an "arduous summer."
Nagelsmann reduces his squad from 26 tournament players to a preferred 23. Alexander Nübel replaces Neuer as the third goalkeeper, while Aleksandar Pavlović returns after missing the Euros due to illness. Leroy Sané is also absent, recovering from a groin procedure, while Serge Gnabry fails to receive another DFB team invite despite an excellent start to the season.
As for the captaincy, Joshua Kimmich is the frontrunner, with Nagelsmann set to announce his decision upon gathering the squad. The German national team will participate in six international matches this year, all in the Nations League.
Stiller, receiving his first call-up, is a standout performer from the previous season. Nagelsmann praises his talent, and Stiller's inclusion in the squad represents a fresh opportunity.
Intriguingly, the enrichment data hints at the possibility of Rüdiger's absence being due to an injury or other unspecified reasons. However, without official confirmation from the DFB or other reliable sources, this remains speculation.
(Note: While the enrichment data suggests Rüdiger's absence may be related to his Real Madrid involvement, no concrete information is given about his non-inclusion in the national team squad.)
The German national team faces Hungary on September 7 in Düsseldorf and the Netherlands three days later in Amsterdam. Despite the absence of key players, Nagelsmann maintains his squad with minor changes.
