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“It would be a great honour” – Will Schlotterbeck captain Germany against Serbia?

Nico Schlotterbeck says he does not know if he will captain Germany in Joshua Kimmich's absence against Serbia, but he would be honoured to be given the chance.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 8:48 AM
“It would be a great honour” – Will Schlotterbeck captain Germany against Serbia?
Key Things to Know
  • Nico Schlotterbeck said it would be an honor to captain Germany against Serbia in Joshua Kimmich's absence.
  • Manager Jürgen Klopp has not yet announced who will wear the captain's armband for Thursday's game in Munich.
  • Schlotterbeck rejected claims of a leadership crisis, noting that the squad features captains from several major clubs.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Nico Schlotterbeck has stated that it would be a great honor to captain Germany in their upcoming clash against Serbia in Munich. With regular captain Joshua Kimmich absent from the squad, manager Jürgen Klopp has yet to reveal who will wear the armband for Thursday's fixture.

The 26-year-old Borussia Dortmund defender dismissed concerns of a leadership void, citing the presence of multiple club captains within the national squad. Schlotterbeck also expressed confidence in securing a victory against Serbia despite Germany's recent sluggish start under Klopp.

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