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Why was Barcelona’s Karim Adeyemi left out of latest Germany squad by Jurgen Klopp?

Karim Adeyemi was surprisingly left out of Jürgen Klopp’s Germany squad, and one ex-Klopp player thinks he knows why. Former goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller, who played most of his career with Borussia Dortmund, gave his take on the TV show Sky…

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 3:00 AM
Why was Barcelona’s Karim Adeyemi left out of latest Germany squad by Jurgen Klopp?
Key Things to Know
  • Karim Adeyemi was left out of Jurgen Klopp's latest Germany squad for upcoming Nations League matches.
  • Roman Weidenfeller claimed Adeyemi was omitted due to his lack of defensive workrate and tracking back.
  • Adeyemi has experienced reduced playing time since transferring to Barcelona last summer.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Karim Adeyemi was surprisingly omitted from manager Jurgen Klopp’s Germany squad for the upcoming Nations League matches. Former Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller suggested on television that Adeyemi's omission was a wake-up call caused by a lack of defensive tracking back, specifically during Germany's 1-0 home defeat against Greece.

Adeyemi has also seen reduced playing time since joining Barcelona last summer. Meanwhile, television pundit Dietmar Hamann publicly disagreed with Klopp's decision to drop the forward, arguing that Germany would benefit from Adeyemi's unique pace in the lineup.

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