Klopp to name first Germany squad with ter Stegen as starting keeper

Jürgen Klopp will announce his first Germany squad on Thursday for four Nations League matches in late September and early October, with Marc-André ter Stegen reportedly selected as first-choice goalkeeper.

• Klopp is expected to unveil an expanded squad on Thursday ahead of Germany's matches against the Netherlands, Serbia, and Greece (twice) during the international window.
• Bild reported that Klopp personally contacted ter Stegen, on loan at Ajax from Barcelona, and chose him as the starting goalkeeper to replace the retired Manuel Neuer.
• Anticipated new call-ups include Said El-Mala (Köln), Karim Adeyemi (Barcelona), Kevin Schade (Brentford), Tom Bischof (Bayern), and Jan Bisseck (Inter Milan).
• Ajax coach Michel Sanchez said ter Stegen was rested on medical advice while recovering from a serious injury ahead of the international break.