By Michael Kryschak@michaelkryschak

Said El Mala reportedly not called up to Nagelsmann's squad

Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg released more information about tomorrow's DFB squad announcement - this time about Köln talent Said El Mala.
Said El Mala for Köln.
Said El Mala for Köln.Photo: Christof Koepsel / Getty Images.

Another surprise ahead of tomorrow's DFB squad announcement by DFB coach Julian Nagelsmann: Sky Germany's Florian Plettenberg reports that Köln talent Said El Mala will not be called up to the senior national team this time around.

Instead, he has been nominated for the U21 selection for the EURO qualification games against Northern Ireland and Greece alongside Bayern talent Tom Bischof.

This information will most likely be confirmed by Julian Nagelsmann tomorrow at 2pm CET, when he announces the full squad list for the last international break before the 2026 world cup.

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