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Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann has omitted Marc-Andre ter Stegen from the World Cup 2026 squad, citing his lack of game action after a hamstring surgery during a Girona loan and ongoing Barcelona wage‑bill uncertainties; Manuel Neuer, Oliver Maumann and Alexander Nubel were named as the three goalkeepers for the tournament.
Germany’s 4-3 win over Switzerland exposed a dangerously complex tactical setup from Nagelsmann, with a 4-2-3-1 that drifted into a 2-1-2-5 and left space behind the midfield, contributing to a porous defense despite high-pressing. Individual struggles (Havertz, Sané) and a Tah error plus Baumann’s goalkeeping lapses weighed on the night, but substitutions brought more direct play: Kimmich provided discipline, Gnabry moved back left, and Woltemade offered hold-up quality as a traditional #9. Florian Wirtz was the standout, delivering two goals and two assists and underscoring his central role. The piece argues for dialing back complexity, dropping underperforming veterans, and considering options like Deniz Undav or Urbig ahead of the World Cup, while noting Kimmich’s injury and Bayern fatigue ahead of future fixtures.
Germany midfielder Joshua Kimmich condemned a survey revealing that 21% of Germans prefer more white players on the national team as "absolutely racist," emphasizing football's role in uniting diverse backgrounds.
Jurgen Klopp's next move after leaving Liverpool is uncertain, with speculation about potential roles with the Germany and U.S. men's national teams. While Klopp has expressed interest in coaching the German national team, the U.S. Soccer Federation's financial constraints and commitment to current coach Gregg Berhalter make it unlikely for Klopp to take on the U.S. role. Klopp's availability and personal considerations may align with the timing of the Germany job, but his next move remains to be seen.