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3.10.2024Bayer 04

Internationals: Werkself trio named in Germany squad again

The second international break of the 2024/25 season is round the corner. After the Bundesliga clash against Holstein Kiel this Saturday, 5 October (kick-off 15:30 CEST), several Bayer 04 players will be playing in the next set of UEFA Nations League fixtures, among others. An overview.
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has again selected Leverkusen trio Jonathan Tah, Robert Andrich and Florian Wirtz in his squad for the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina and Netherlands (see below for all match times).

Nagelsmann's side are currently top of their group with four points after the 5-0 win over Hungary and the 2-2 draw against Netherlands in the opening two Nations League encounters.

Xhaka up against Serbia and Denmark

Switzerland's most-capped player and captain Granit Xhaka is in his country's squad. The Nati face Serbia and then leaders Denmark in their group, where the Swiss currently sit bottom.

Tapsoba in aFCON qualification action

For Edmond Tapsoba and Burkina Faso, meanwhile, the next qualifiers for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco are taking place. The Stallions have a double-header against Burundi. After the first two games against Senegal and Malawi during the last international break, Tapsoba and Co are top of Group L with four points.

This page will be updated as more national associations announce their squads.

LIST OF CALL-UPS

Jonathan Tah, Robert Andrich and Florian Wirtz (Germany)

11/10: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Germany (UEFA Nations League)

14/10: Germany vs Netherlands (UEFA Nations League)

Granit Xhaka (Switzerland)

12/10: Serbia vs Switzerland (UEFA Nations League)

15/10. Switzerland vs Denmark (UEFA Nations League)

Edmond Tapsoba (Burkina Faso)

10/10: Burkina Faso vs Burundi (AFCON qualification)

13/10: Burundi vs Burkina Faso (AFCON qualification)

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