Leon Goretzka Returns to German National Team for Nations League Showdown

Coach Julian Nagelsmann recalls the Bayern midfielder after a 16-month absence, alongside key roster updates for matches against Italy.

Leon Goretzka has been recalled to the German national team by Julian Nagelsmann after being left out for the 2024 European Championship.
Nagelsmann cited Goretzka's strong recent performances at Bayern Munich and a productive conversation as reasons for his return.
Nadiem Amiri, last capped in 2020, and Yann Aurel Bisseck, a debutant from Inter Milan, are also notable inclusions in the 23-player squad.
Germany faces Italy in the Nations League quarterfinals, with matches scheduled for March 20 in Milan and March 23 in Dortmund.
Injuries to key players like Marc-André ter Stegen, Florian Wirtz, and Kai Havertz have necessitated significant roster adjustments.