Jürgen Klopp will reportedly exclude TSG Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann from his first squad selection as Germany manager, according to reports from Bild.
The Shift Under Klopp and Baumann’s National Team History
Oliver Baumann will not feature in the squad named by Jürgen Klopp on Thursday, as reported by Bild. The 36-year-old goalkeeper travelled to North America for the World Cup over the summer, where he served as part of the German tournament roster. Initially, Baumann had been lined up as number one for the tournament under former manager Julian Nagelsmann. However, just before the competition kicked off, Nagelsmann recalled Manuel Neuer as the starting goalkeeper, relegating Baumann to backup duty.
Baumann received his first senior national team call-up in 2020 and earned his debut in October 2024 during a Nations League fixture against the Netherlands. He went on to collect 12 further caps for the DFB, playing all qualification games on the way to the World Cup. Under Klopp, however, those appearances will not translate into further international minutes.
Goalkeeping Candidates for the Nations League Squad
With Baumann absent from the anticipated roster, the race for the German goal remains fluid as Klopp prepares his team for four upcoming Nations League matches. According to Bild, Marc-André ter Stegen is a leading candidate for a return to the squad. The longtime Barcelona shot-stopper now plays for Ajax Amsterdam and was designated as the new German number one following the 2024 European Championship, though recurring injuries repeatedly halted his progress and cost him a place at the World Cup.
Other contenders mentioned in the reporting include Bayern Munich reserve goalkeeper Jonas Urbig—who was at the World Cup as a training goalkeeper—and Alexander Nübel. Nübel, 29, moved to Beşiktaş Istanbul this season following three successful years in Stuttgart, keeping seven clean sheets in his first 11 appearances. Augsburg goalkeeper Finn Dahmen is also positioned as a candidate for a call-up, alongside additional depth options such as Schalke’s Loris Karius, Freiburg’s Mio Backhaus, and Frankfurt’s Noah Atubolu, according to Bild.
Next Steps and Squad Announcement
Klopp is scheduled to officially present his first national team squad on Thursday, when the full list of players for the upcoming international window will be revealed. Fans and analysts can follow official updates via the German Football Association (DFB) channels.
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