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Klopp pledges to reduce squad for November after “top-notch” effort in Greece

The DfB head coach said his next squad selection in November will be more ruthless after he reflected on tonight's draw with Greece.

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 11:21 PM
Klopp pledges to reduce squad for November after “top-notch” effort in Greece
Key Things to Know
  • Jürgen Klopp will reduce Germany's squad to 23 or 24 players for November's international matches.
  • Germany played out a 0-0 draw against Greece in their recent UEFA Nations League fixture.
  • Klopp previously trialed 44 players across two separate 22-man squads during the four-game schedule.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp announced that he will reduce his squad to 23 or 24 players for November's international fixtures following a 0-0 draw against Greece. Klopp had utilized a 44-player pool split across two separate squads during the recent international window to evaluate his options.

Speaking to RTL, Klopp expressed satisfaction with his team's performance, describing their effort as top-notch despite failing to score. Germany will play their remaining Nations League matches against Serbia on November 13 and the Netherlands on November 16.

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