In a surprising twist ahead of the UEFA European Championship 2024, the German Football Association (DFB) has left out veteran defender Mats Hummels and midfielder Leon Goretzka from their preliminary 27-player squad! 😲
The announcement came on Thursday, shaking up fans who expected to see the Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich stars donning the national jersey at home this summer. Instead, manager Julian Nagelsmann has opted for fresh faces and a strategic lineup.
Goalkeepers are getting special attention this time, with Nagelsmann naming four shot-stoppers: Alexander Nübel from VfB Stuttgart, Manuel Neuer from Bayern Munich, Oliver Baumann from TSG Hoffenheim, and Marc-André ter Stegen from Barcelona. 🧤🧤
\"We have nominated four goalkeepers and we will go with four to the tournament. Nübel has deserved the nomination,\" Nagelsmann explained. \"Why four keepers? You can have goalkeepers in training as well, and Manuel [Neuer] doesn't always have to do it. We can control training and spread the load.\"
He added, \"That means 22 outfield players. I can live with that very well. We can still do proper training with at least 20 players if some are missing.\"
This bold move by Nagelsmann signals a new direction for Germany's national team as they prepare to host one of football's most prestigious tournaments. Will this gamble pay off? Only time will tell! ⚽🔥
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Germany leave Hummels, Goretzka out of preliminary Euro 2024 squad
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