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Two debutants at DFB: Nations League squad surprises fans!
Germany announced its squad for the Nations League Final Four on May 22, 2025, including two debutants.
Two debutants at DFB: Nations League squad surprises fans!
Germany has announced its squad for the Nations League Final Four tournament. The new national coach Julian Nagelsmann has named two debutants in the selection: Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart and Tom Bischof from TSG Hoffenheim. While Woltemade's nomination was previously announced, Bishop's appointment comes as a surprise after he had a strong season with five goals and two assists in 31 games.
In addition to the two debutants, nine players are celebrating their comeback in the DFB team. Serge Gnabry, Robin Gosens, Waldemar Anton, Niclas Füllkrug, Florian Wirtz, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic and Marc-André ter Stegen are there again. These players had missed the last meeting with Italy. Particularly noteworthy is the return of Marc-André ter Stegen, who has not played since being out due to injury in September 2024.
Injuries affect the squad
However, the German national team has to do without some key players. Jamal Musiala and Antonio Rüdiger didn't make it in time to get fit for the tournament. Kai Havertz as well as Nico Schlotterbeck and Tim Kleindienst are also missing due to injuries. The squad includes a total of 26 players, including goalkeepers such as Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nübel.
Germany will face Portugal in the semi-finals on June 4th. If they win, the team could face either France or European champions Spain in the final. Preparations are already underway, with a national team meeting on May 30th in Herzogenaurach.
Bischof's appointment is particularly noteworthy as he was originally scheduled for the U21 European Championships. However, due to FIFA regulations, he had to be called up to the senior team. With his impending move to FC Bayern Munich, where he will take part in the Club World Cup, it could be an exciting time for the young player.
Overall, the DFB squad is a mix of experienced returnees and up-and-coming talents, which makes the upcoming challenges in the Nations League exciting. [Laola1] reports that Nagelsmann's goal with his selection is to bring the success of German football back to the big stage. Further information can also be found at [Spiegel] and [Sportschau].