Yan Bisseck, Niclas Füllkrug out for Germany, Said El Mala makes squad per report
Julian Nagelsmann had to break some bad news to players.
STUTTGART, GERMANY - JUNE 08: Niclas Füllkrug of Germany disappointed during the UEFA Nations League 2025 third place match between Germany and France at Stuttgart Arena on June 08, 2025 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Getty Images) | Getty Images According to a report from Sport Bild (as captured by @iMiaSanMia ), German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann has informed Niclas Füllkrug that is will not be selected for the World Cup team: Niclas Füllkrug will not be called up for the World Cup following a difficult club season at West Ham and Milan. Julian Nagelsmann has personally informed the striker with his decision.
Surely, this is a bitter moment for the striker, who had a tough time dealing with injuries and his form this season. According to report from Sport1 journalists Stefan Kumberger and Benjamin Zügner , Nagelsmann also dropped the hammer on Inter Milan defender Yann Aurel Bisseck, who was likely a longshot to get the nod: World Cup disappointment for Yann Aurel Bisseck: According to SPORT1 information, national coach Julian Nagelsmann will not include the DFB central defender in his 26-man squad for the upcoming tournament on Thursday. In a move that will be well-received by a lot of fans, FC Köln attacker Said El Mala has reportedly made the squad (KTSA and Bild via @iMiaSanMia ): 🇩🇪 Said El Mala will be included in the World Cup squad.
Julian Nagelsmann has already informed him. How much did El Mala’s fantastic solo effort against Bayern Munich for a goal last weekend push him over the line to get the call? If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast , Spotify , Apple , or any leading podcast distributor… Join the conversation!
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