Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been included in Julian Nagelsmann’s 26-man squad for Euro 2024, as reported by German media. The announcement of Schlotterbeck as the first player in the squad was made on Sunday. According to reports from football website Kicker, the German FA (DFB) has decided to reveal players individually before the official announcement in Berlin on Thursday to prevent leaks from other sources.
Schlotterbeck, who is 24 years old, had previously made two appearances for Germany at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar but was later excluded from the squad by Nagelsmann. However, his impressive performances for Borussia Dortmund, particularly as they secured a spot in the Champions League final against Real Madrid, have earned him a place back in consideration for the national team.
Germany is scheduled to kick off their Euro 2024 campaign in Munich against Scotland on June 14. The inclusion of Schlotterbeck in the squad indicates Nagelsmann’s confidence in the defender’s abilities and his potential contribution to Germany’s campaign in the upcoming European Championship.
