According to Sport1, Eintracht Frankfurt defender Collins' debut for the German national team did not go smoothly. In Germany's 0-2 loss to Slovakia in September 2025, the full-back was substituted after 45 minutes.

Subsequently, then-Germany coach Nagelsmann issued stern criticism and apologized to him. Collins recently revealed details of this conversation in an interview with "Absolute Football."

"We had a brief chat," Collins said. "He told me I wouldn't be going to the World Cup – but that was already clear due to my injury. He also said he was sorry things turned out that way."

Reportedly, his conversation with Nagelsmann took place during his recovery. Collins said, "If a newcomer is immediately thrown into the limelight and performs well, everyone is happy. Unfortunately, I wasn't like that." He was referring to the criticism he received after that match. Collins stated that Nagelsmann also regretted it.

Collins said there was "no longer any animosity" between the two. He stated that he is "someone who likes to process many things on his own." "Even without that phone call, I wouldn't be angry with Nagelsmann. Football, like everyday life, can't always be smooth sailing."

Now the German national team coach has been replaced by Klopp. Will Collins get a new opportunity? The defender stated that he would definitely "fight to regain his national team spot with excellent performances. This is my clear goal."

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