According to Bild, German national team coach Jürgen Klopp will announce his first squad since taking charge, with potentially up to 40 players being called up. German football legend Sammer has expressed his support for this decision, believing that Klopp needs more players to form his own assessment, and has also stated that Klopp will bring fresh energy, passion, and a winning mentality to the German team.

At 10 a.m. local time on Thursday, German national team coach Jürgen Klopp will announce his first squad since taking charge, in preparation for the upcoming four UEFA Nations League matches. This also marks Germany's official entry into a new phase under Klopp's leadership, and the size of the initial squad is expected to be unusually large.

Unlike typical squad calls of 23 players, Klopp may call up as many as 40 players this time. German football legend Sammer has expressed his support for this surprising decision.

Sammer said in an interview with Bild: "He needs the opportunity to form his own assessment, to get to know the players, and to build a connection. In this situation, I believe calling up one more player rather than one fewer is the smart move."

When asked which players Klopp would call up, Sammer added: "I don't care who he calls. I know that he will bring fresh energy, his own ideas, a sense of identity, passion, enthusiasm, and of course, a winning mentality."

Germany was previously eliminated disappointingly in the Round of 16 at the World Cup, losing 4-5 to Spain on penalties. However, with Klopp now in charge, that experience seems to have been left behind, at least Sammer has shifted his focus to this new phase.

Sammer said: "Everyone is motivated. And he certainly is too. I believe in him, and I also know that he will do things in the most responsible way based on all he knows—even if some of his decisions may not be understood at first."

Since winning the World Cup in 2014, Germany has experienced 12 disappointing years. Now, at the start of Klopp's tenure, he has received full support from the German FA's sporting director, and there is great hope for German football to achieve success again.

Sammer said: "He will fix some things quickly, but he also can't work miracles. Therefore, his work must be combined with the development of young players, and both aspects need to be promoted and organized at the highest level as quickly as possible."

Meanwhile, Klopp's frequent visits to watch Bundesliga matches in recent weeks have also impressed Sammer greatly.

Sammer said: "This is a very good sign, because Jürgen is not only a great coach but also a very intelligent person. He knows that, to a certain extent, he also needs to rely on the various clubs. The better the personal relationships between them, the deeper the communication will be, and both sides can benefit from it."

Sammer added with a slight jab at former German national team coach Nagelsmann, who rarely attended Bundesliga matches in the past. Sammer said: "What is happening now in terms of communication is very commendable—and to a certain extent, it should be the norm."

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