According to Kicker, 36-year-old Oliver Baumann will not be included in Jürgen Klopp's first squad call-up for the upcoming Nations League matches.

This marks another setback for Baumann's international career, following his demotion to second-choice goalkeeper before the World Cup under Julian Nagelsmann. With Neuer's departure, a vacancy has opened in the goalkeeping position, giving Baumann reason to hope for a recall. Last Saturday, Baumann produced an excellent performance against Stuttgart. When asked about his prospects with new Germany coach Klopp after the match, the 36-year-old replied: "I have been in contact with him. He will talk about other things on Thursday."

Baumann's cautious smile suggested optimism, but it appears to have been premature. According to information obtained by Kicker, which corroborates earlier reports from Bild, Klopp has decided against calling up Baumann for the four upcoming Nations League fixtures. Germany will face the Netherlands, Serbia, and Greece in these matches, with two of the encounters against Greece.

For the Hoffenheim veteran, this exclusion represents a significant blow to his international ambitions. Baumann has earned 13 caps for Germany, with eight appearances coming in 2025. Of these, he started in six World Cup qualifiers and kept four clean sheets.

With Baumann now overlooked for Klopp's inaugural squad selection, his hopes of featuring in the 2028 European Championship in England have been dealt a considerable setback.

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