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Report: Serge Gnabry’s substitution was workload management

Serge Gnabry is a player that has been ruled out countless times, but is someone that always finds his way back to the conversation. However, at the current moment he hasn’t quite found his way back yet. After being substituted…

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 10:53 PM
Report: Serge Gnabry’s substitution was workload management
Key Things to Know
  • Serge Gnabry confirmed his halftime substitution for Germany against Serbia was strictly for workload management.
  • The match marked Gnabry's first 45 minutes of action since April following a long-term injury.
  • Germany manager Jürgen Klopp replaced Gnabry at the break with Said El Mala.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Serge Gnabry stated that his halftime substitution during Germany's match against Serbia was due to workload management rather than a tactical benching. Germany manager Jürgen Klopp replaced the starting captain with Said El Mala at the break. Reporter Kerry Hau confirmed that the move was planned to manage the winger's physical condition after returning from a lengthy layoff.

The appearance marked Gnabry's first 45-minute outing since April following a long-term injury. Writer Jack Laushway argues that Klopp made the correct decision to protect the forward from reinjury, especially given available bench options such as Lennart Karl and Said El Mala.

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