Germany's Squad for Matches Against Switzerland and Ghana: Players Selected and DFB Stars Missing
Discover who will be joining the German national team for the upcoming matches against Switzerland and Ghana, as well as which DFB stars will be absent. Julian Nagelsmann's squad selections bring fresh faces and experienced internationals together for the World Cup warm-up games.
Who will make it into the German national team’s final squad ahead of the crucial World Cup phase, and which DFB stars will have to stay at home? Spox has all the answers.Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has officially announced his squad for the World Cup warm-up matches in Switzerland (27 March) and against Ghana (30 March).Find out here at SPOX who’s in and who’s out!Julian Nagelsmann is fielding two debutants and six returning players for the first two international matches. Two names stand out in particular in the 25-man squad: with Lennart Karl and Jonas Urbig, the national coach has promoted two Bayern talents straight into the senior squad. The squad is also bolstered by the internationals from the English Premier League: Pascal Groß, Kai Havertz and Anton Stach. They are joined by Antonio Rüdiger, Deniz Undav and Josha Vagnoman.The following players are new additions compared to the last squad:Among others, Finn Dahmen has to make way for Jonas Urbig. Said El Mala is also not included. Nagelsmann had recently criticised his lack of playing time at 1. FC Köln.The following players are missing from the last squad: Nagelsmann has also omitted midfield star Jamal Musiala from his squad for the friendlies. Due to Musiala’s current injury problems, it was decided in consultation with FCB and the medical teams involved not to select the 23-year-old. Jamie Leweling, who had already arrived at the DFB training camp in Herzogenaurach with calf problems, has also left the camp. Also absent are Niclas Füllkrug, Tim Kleindienst, Maximilian Mittelstädt and Maximilian Beier.The friendly match in Switzerland will be shown live on RTL and streamed on RTL+. The home match against Ghana will be broadcast by ARD on free-to-air TV and via its media library. The public broadcasters will also share coverage of the group stage during the World Cup: the matches against Curaçao and Ecuador will be shown on ARD, whilst the clash with the Ivory Coast will be on ZDF. If you don’t want to miss a single match, MagentaTV will be broadcasting every game of the entire tournament.Sign up NOW to stream live sport anywhere – from €9.95/month!Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
Inclusions and New Additions
Germany's national team under Julian Nagelsmann features two debutants, Lennart Karl and Jonas Urbig, alongside seasoned internationals like Pascal Groß, Kai Havertz, and Anton Stach. Notable additions compared to the previous squad include the promotion of Bayern talents and the presence of players from the English Premier League.
Exclusions and Missing Players
Several players have been left out of the squad for various reasons. Jamal Musiala's absence is due to injury concerns, while newcomers like Jamie Leweling and Niclas Füllkrug are also excluded. Nagelsmann's decisions have been influenced by player form and fitness, with a focus on optimizing the team's performance.
Broadcasting Details and Coverage
Fans can catch the friendly match against Switzerland live on RTL and RTL+, with the game against Ghana broadcast on ARD. The upcoming World Cup group stage matches will be covered by public broadcasters ARD and ZDF, ensuring comprehensive access to Germany's campaign. Additionally, MagentaTV offers a dedicated platform for streaming all tournament games.
