Manuel Neuer and Toni Kroos Included in Germany's Provisional Squad for Euro 2024

Manuel Neuer and Toni Kroos have been included in the provisional squad of the host nation, Germany, for Euro 2024, which could mark their fourth appearances in the European Championships.

By: Anna Ciao

05/17/2024 03:19

After holding discussions with head coach Julian Nagelsmann, midfielder Toni Kroos, 34, reversed his decision to retire from international duty in July 2021 and has been included in Germany's provisional squad for Euro 2024. Additionally, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, 38, returns to the national team after a hiatus since 2022, when he suffered a leg injury following the Qatar World Cup.

Notable omissions from the squad include Bayern Munich duo Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry, while Tottenham striker Timo Werner is absent due to a hamstring injury. Despite their key roles in Borussia Dortmund's journey to the Champions League final, Mats Hummels and Julian Brandt did not make the 27-man squad. The squad will be trimmed to 26 following Germany's friendly matches against Ukraine and Greece in June.

Among the players selected, former Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, and Brighton midfielder Pascal Gross feature prominently. Germany, who exited the group stage in the last two World Cups and were eliminated in the Round of 16 at Euro 2020, enter this summer's tournament as one of the favorites.

The 2014 World Cup winners will kick off their campaign on June 14 against Scotland in Munich.

Full Germany squad

Goalkeepers: Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alex Nubel (Stuttgart), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)

Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)

Midfielders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

Forwards: Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)

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Written by: Anna Ciao

Anna Ciao is a sports content contributor at Betimate. Born and raised in a rural village in China, I have had a passion for football and various sports such as basketball, volleyball, badminton, from a young age. Along with diligent studies, I achieved an IELTS score of 8.0 in the English language, and I have become a content contributor specializing in sports, particularly football, as I am today. I hope that my articles are helpful to readers.

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