Nagelsmann surprised: BVB star Waldemar Anton returns to the DFB team!

Nagelsmann surprised: BVB star Waldemar Anton returns to the DFB team!

national coach Julian Nagelsmann has made an important decision for the upcoming games of the German national team. Waldemar Anton von Borussia Dortmund is nominated for the final four tournament in the UEFA Nations League. This reports T-Online .

Anton, who moved from Stuttgart to BVB in July 2024, was not in the squad for the quarter -finals of the Nations League. This happened, among other things, due to thigh problems that put him out of action in the last two courses, as well as other sporting reasons. Nevertheless, he would have a good chance of a regular place in the tournament, especially after the failure of Nico Schlotterbeck, who had to undergo a knee surgery, and the unclear situation of Antonio Rüdiger (knee surgery), like sky supplemented.

important squad decisions

The nomination of Anton is no coincidence. The player has stabilized at BVB and helped decisively to achieve the qualification for the Champions League. On Thursday, Nagelsmann will announce the final squad for the tournament, with Anton being informed of club circles a few days ago.

In addition to Anton, Pascal Groß and Karim Adeyemi are safe in the contingent. Felix Nmecha also has a good chance of securing a place in the squad, while Niklas Süle is considered a surprise candidate. Emre Can, on the other hand, have a hard time because it was not set recently. Maximilian Beier is still fighting with the consequences of an ankle injury.

sequence of the tournament

The German national team meets on May 30th in Herzogenaurach to prepare for the games. In the semifinals, Germany will compete against Portugal on June 4, 2025 at 9 p.m. The final will take place in Munich on June 8, 2025, while the final round of the Nations League will be held in Germany this year, which should also ensure an exciting atmosphere.

To prepare for the semi -finals, players have the opportunity to prepare optimally for the challenge in the coming days. This could also have a decisive influence on the performance of the team in the course of the tournament. The DFB will announce the official squad on May 22nd, which is expected with excitement, especially in view of the current sporting location and the list of injuries.