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Hoffenheim’s Oliver Baumann to be left out of German squad per report

Jürgen Klopp will have a new look in between the sticks.

Hoffenheim’s Oliver Baumann to be left out of German squad per report

Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann will not be selected by German head coach Jürgen Klopp for the upcoming Nations League matches, according to reports from Kicker and Bild. The 36-year-old has been viewed as one of the contenders for a spot in the German national team, but his exclusion suggests Klopp may be looking elsewhere for his goalkeeper choices.

Baumann, known for his reliability in the Bundesliga, will now have to prove his worth on the club stage, as the competition for places remains intense. With Manuel Neuer no longer in the picture, Klopp's decision-making in goal has become more intriguing, potentially altering the depth chart for future major tournaments.

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