Continuously shining to help Dortmund defeat PSG in the semi-finals of the European Cup, Mats Hummels was still removed from the German squad for EURO 2024 by coach Julian Nagelsmann.
The German team is in turn announcing the list of players summoned to attend EURO 2024. Up to now, 20/26 names have been determined. The remaining stars will appear on the evening of May 16.
Notably, veteran midfielder Mats Hummels was soon removed from coach Julian Nagelsmann’s plans. According to reputable sources in Germany, Hummels does not have a chance to attend EURO 2024 despite shining brightly for Dortmund in the European Cup this season.
Right around the time coach Julian Nagelsmann finalized the German team roster, Hummels continuously had high-class performances. He even locked down the striker who is considered the best in the world today – Kylian Mbappe in two matches in the recent European Cup semi-finals. In both matches, Dortmund won 1-0 and won tickets to the final, while Hummels himself was twice voted the best player of the match.
This news makes many fans sad, because Hummels is showing signs of “rejuvenation”. This 35-year-old midfielder is one of the rare stars who won the 2014 World Cup and still plays at the top level and possesses rich experience with 78 caps for the national team.
However, coach Julian Nagelsmann also has his own reasons. Hummels’ performance is inherently unstable. He and Dortmund reached the final of the European Cup but played poorly in the Bundesliga. In addition, Hummels has only played for Germany 8 times since 2019.
Central defenders Nico Schlotterbeck, Jonathan Tah and Robin Koch have qualified for EURO 2024. In addition, Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger is also certain to be named. With Hummels eliminated, VfB Stuttgart’s Waldemar Anton will likely be the fifth central defender of the German team at this year’s tournament.
