Germany introduced their preliminary squad for the Euro 2024 with former footballer Toni Kroos making his well-known return to a global occasion. Borussia Dortmund’s ace centre-back Mat Hummels and Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka miss out on Julian Naglesmann’s 27-member squad for the house event.
Germany are set to host the 2024 Euro beginning on June 14 and have named a strong squad for the event. However, the hosts must drop one title from their staff as a result of 26-player rule by the UEFA. The squad consists of 4 goalkeepers together with Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nubel.
Head coach Naglesmann welcomed Toni Kroos’ return to worldwide soccer and hinted at a beginning lineup spot for the veteran central midfielder. Kroos had famously introduced a shock retirement from worldwide soccer after Germany’s early exit from the Euro 2020 however made himself obtainable for the upcoming version in February this yr.
“It will make the coaching a bit tougher as a result of they’re (Toni Kroos and Antonio Rudiger) gamers which are envisaged for the beginning lineup, gamers which are vital for the staff,” Naglesmann said in a press conference in Berlin. “I’d choose if gamers are profitable and play nice video games and include plenty of confidence. I have already got the concept we are able to win this factor, that we are able to acquire religion in profitable it.”
Germany squad for Euro 2024
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Alexander Nubel (Stuttgart), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona), Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim).
Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen).
Midfielders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Pascal Grob (Brighton), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen).
Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart).
