Adeyemi returns to Germany squad in Klopp's first call-up

Jürgen Klopp has decided to bring Karim Adeyemi back into the Germany national team in his first squad as head coach. The Barcelona winger, who missed the World Cup and was left out by Julian Nagelsmann, returns to the Mannschaft setup thanks to a strong start to the season with the Catalan club. Germany face four Nations League matches in which Marc ter Stegen is also expected to return as the starting goalkeeper.

• Karim Adeyemi returns to Germany in Jürgen Klopp's first squad after missing the World Cup.
• The winger has two goals and one assist in 202 minutes across six matches for Barcelona.
• Germany will play four Nations League games against the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia.
• Xavi Hernández will make his debut as Netherlands head coach on 24 September in Amsterdam.
• Marc ter Stegen is expected to be Klopp's first-choice goalkeeper during this international window.

What Germany are playing for in the Nations League under Klopp

Klopp's first squad arrives with the Nations League already underway and four matches scheduled. Germany will face the Netherlands, Greece and Serbia between late September and early October. Their first test comes against the Netherlands on 24 September in Amsterdam, a match that will also mark Xavi Hernández's debut as head coach of the Oranje. Germany then take on Greece on 27 September, Serbia on 1 October and Greece again on 4 October.

Why Adeyemi missed the World Cup

Karim Adeyemi was left out of the World Cup after seeing his role reduced at Borussia Dortmund. The player did not want to renew a contract that ran until 2027, and that decision ended up limiting his minutes in the German side. Julian Nagelsmann ultimately ruled him out of the tournament, a major setback for a player who had made his senior international debut in September 2021 against Armenia, during Hansi Flick's time in charge.

Adeyemi's strong start at Barcelona

His move to Barcelona has completely changed the picture. Adeyemi has featured in six official matches, totalling 202 minutes on the pitch, with two goals and one assist. That production has allowed him to regain confidence and convince Klopp that he deserves a place in the first squad of the new project. With Germany, he already has eleven senior caps and one goal since that debut against Armenia four years ago.

Marc ter Stegen returns to Germany's goal

Klopp's first squad also includes the return of Marc ter Stegen. The goalkeeper missed the World Cup after undergoing surgery on his left hamstring in February, but he is back competing regularly. On loan from Barcelona to Ajax, the 34-year-old has started all seven matches he has played for Míchel's team: five in the Eredivisie and two in the Conference League.

According to German newspaper Bild, Klopp has already spoken directly with the goalkeeper to tell him that he wants him as his starting option in this new era. Germany's goal once again has a clear owner, and Ter Stegen heads into the Nations League aiming to establish himself as the coach's first choice.

Adeyemi, who has two goals and one assist in 202 minutes across six matches for Barça, has won 11 senior caps for Germany and scored once for his country.

The double debut of Klopp and Xavi Hernández

The start of this new era in the Nations League brings together two high-profile debuts. Klopp takes charge of Germany for the first time while Xavi Hernández begins his adventure with the Netherlands national team. Their meeting in Amsterdam will measure the level of two ambitious projects looking towards the future. Germany are aiming to rediscover their best form in a tournament that gives them a chance to test players and build a competitive core.