Headlining changes in the German national squad, four players bid farewell to the European Championship, with no significant team overhauls announced yet. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has included just one new face, Angelo Stiller, joined from VfB Stuttgart, for upcoming Nations League clashes against Hungary and the Netherlands.
Nagelsmann has acknowledged the necessity to replace midfielders Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gündogan, emphasizing Stiller's impressive performances in both seasons. Stiller, in turn, expresses enthusiasm to represent the senior squad, enjoying the honor of playing for youth teams within the DFB.
Defender Antonio Rüdiger and Leroy Sané, however, will be absent. Sané underwent groin surgery and is currently on rest, whereas Rüdiger misses out due to a regenerative break. Marc-André ter Stegen is expected to replace the much-missed Manuel Neuer as the primary goalkeeper.
With six international fixtures lined up this year, Germany aims to face Hungary, the Netherlands, and Bosnia and Herzegovina twice each within the Nations League. While about 43,000 tickets for the Hungary match have already sold out, the team captaincy remains unclear with Joshua Kimmich as the frontrunner, with a potential decision expected by Nagelsmann on Monday.
Excluding Serge Gnabry's impressive early-season form, the team remains unchanged, with Alexander Nübel and Aleksandar Pavlović returning to the roster after missing the European Championship due to illness.
Diving deeper into Germany's Women's Nations League matches, there have been several squad changes and injury updates. Rebecca Knaak and Jule Brand have returned to the squad following lengthy absences, while Sophie Winkler's injury has led to Ena Mahmutovic's inclusion as the new goalkeeper.
Germany women's national team captain, Giulia Gwinn, is joined by Janina Minge as vice-captain, should the latter be unavailable. Julian Nagelsmann, focusing on the men's team, has renewed his contract to stay through the 2028 European Championships.
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