Neuer and Kroos Included in Germany's Provisional Euro 2024 Squad
Germany has announced its provisional squad for the upcoming Euro 2024, with seasoned veterans Manuel Neuer and Toni Kroos securing spots for a potential fourth European Championship appearance.
Despite initially retiring from international duty in July 2021, midfielder Kroos, 34, made a comeback decision in March after discussions with head coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Neuer, 38, who last played for Germany in 2022 before suffering a leg injury following the Qatar World Cup, returns to contention for the tournament.
However, Bayern Munich's Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry are notable absentees from the 27-man squad, along with Tottenham's Timo Werner, sidelined due to a hamstring injury.
Despite their pivotal roles in Borussia Dortmund's journey to the Champions League final, Mats Hummels and Julian Brandt have been left out of the initial squad, which will be trimmed to 26 players following Germany's friendlies against Ukraine and Greece in June.
The roster features former Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan, Arsenal's Kai Havertz, and Brighton's Pascal Gross among the selected players.
Germany, aiming to improve on their recent tournament performances, kick off their Euro 2024 campaign on June 14 against Scotland in Munich.
Full Germany Squad:
Goalkeepers:
Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim), Alex Nubel (Stuttgart), Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Barcelona)
Defenders:
Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Maximilian Mittelstadt (Stuttgart), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)
Midfielders:
Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Pascal Gross (Brighton and Hove Albion), Ilkay Gundogan (Barcelona), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Leroy Sane (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)
Forwards:
Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Niclas Fullkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)
