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After World Cup debacle: Hamann advises Klopp: These four players must join the DFB team
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After World Cup debacle: Hamann advises Klopp: These four players must join the DFB team

From Die Zeit · () German

Translated from German, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

Analysis Named sources Context piece
  • Former German international Dietmar Hamann advises national coach Jürgen Klopp to include four previously overlooked players in the upcoming Nations League matches.
  • Hamann believes players Yann Aurel Bisseck, Said El Mala, Kevin Schade, and Nicolò Tresoldi should be integrated into the DFB team.
  • He also commented on Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, suggesting the young player must fight for his starting position amidst increased competition.

Following Germany's disappointing World Cup performance, former international Dietmar Hamann has urged national coach Jürgen Klopp to revitalize the team by calling up four players who were previously overlooked. Hamann specifically recommended defender Yann Aurel Bisseck and forwards Said El Mala, Kevin Schade, and Nicolò Tresoldi for the upcoming Nations League fixtures in the autumn.

The first three should have gone to the World Cup already: Bisseck, Schade, El Mala. And the fourth is Tresoldi.

— Dietmar HamannThe former German international recommended four players for the national team.

"The first three should have gone to the World Cup already: Bisseck, Schade, El Mala. And the fourth is Tresoldi," Hamann stated, expressing his confidence that these players will be part of the squad when Klopp assembles the team for his debut matches against the Netherlands, Serbia, and Greece in mid-September. Hamann believes the current squad is "much better than what they showed" at the World Cup.

I believe that the team is much better than what they showed.

— Dietmar HamannHamann commented on the German team's performance after their World Cup exit.

Inter Milan's Bisseck, Brentford's Schade, and FC Köln's El Mala were reportedly considered for the World Cup squad, while Tresoldi, currently at FC Bruges, has yet to make his senior international debut. Hamann also sees potential for VfB Stuttgart's Angelo Stiller to play a "bigger role" in the national team.

There are two players in that position that he has to get past.

— Dietmar HamannHamann discussed the competition for Jamal Musiala's position at Bayern Munich.

Looking at Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala, Hamann anticipates a challenging period for the young attacking midfielder. Musiala, who collapsed during a test match recently, will need to re-earn his starting spot at Bayern. Hamann noted that new signing Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry, returning from injury, are strong contenders for the No. 10 position. "There are two players in that position that he has to get past," Hamann said, adding that the competition for Musiala is likely at an all-time high. Hamann concluded by emphasizing the importance of Musiala's full recovery from his leg injury, hoping to see the "old Musiala" return.

The most important thing is that he is one hundred percent healthy. Then I hope that we will see the old Musiala again.

— Dietmar HamannHamann expressed his hope for Jamal Musiala's full recovery and return to form.
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Originally published by Die Zeit in German. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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