Hoffenheim midfielder Bambase Conte has been left out of Jurgen Klopp’s first Germany squad for the clash with the Netherlands.The former Liverpool boss will take his place in the dugout for the first time since departing Anfield in 2024, where he established himself as a club legend.Klopp mentioned that coaching Germany is the pinnacle of his careerGettyThe 59-year-old named 24 players in his squad for Germany‘s upcoming Nations League fixtures against the Netherlands, Greece, and Serbia.However, UEFA regulations dictate that only 23 players can be registered on a competitive matchday.In his pre-match interview, Klopp said: “I already know who I’m leaving out, but anything can happen overnight, so I’ll announce it tomorrow. I’ve already spoken to the player, and he’ll be in the squad next time.Conte has played in four matches in the Bundesliga this season and has provided two assists; however, it has been confirmed he is the player being left out from the final team.UEFA has no restrictions or regulations in place when it comes to players withdrawing from national squads outside the finals of a major tournament.For the Nations League, all UEFA requires is that nations submit a 23-player matchday squad before 23:59 Central European Time the day prior to the match and it must consist of at least three goalkeepers.For the Nations League finals, teams are required to submit squads that consist of 26 players.Goalkeepers: Marc-Andre ter Stegen (Ajax), Finn Dahmen (Augsburg), Alexander Nubel (Besiktas).Defenders: Yann Bisseck (Inter), Max Rosenfelder (Freiburg), Jonathan Tah (FC Bayern), Philipp Treu (Freiburg), Josha Vagnoman (Stuttgart), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Nathaniel Brown (FC Bayern), Hennes Behrens (Augsburg)Midfielders: Yannik Engelhardt (Freiburg), Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern), Felix Nmecha (Borussia Dortmund), Kevin Schade (Brentford), Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern), Nadiem Amiri (Mainz), Anton Stach (Leeds United), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart), Karim Adeyemi (FC Barcelona), Serge Gnabry (FC Bayern)Strikers: Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Younes Ebnoutalib (Eintracht Frankfurt)After Germany’s next two games against the Netherlands and Greece, a separate squad will take over for the following matches against Serbia and Greece.Klopp’s starting XIWhile being questioned about who would start the match against Xavi’s side, Klopp refused to answer and fired back at the journalist.He said: “Can you sleep tonight if you don’t know this? Has Xavi announced his starting line-up? If he has, I would like to have it. And after that we can talk about our line-up too. Let’s wait a little.”Klopp will take charge of his first match as Germany boss against the Netherlands on ThursdayGettyHe added: “I will not promise anything [about winning trophies]. What I can promise is that we will definitely try. “There is an impression that we have less quality than other countries. When things do not go well, you look closely and try to make changes. That is what we are working on now.“We want to be involved in every match, to the extent that gives us a good chance of winning it. We need to adjust our style of play a little, and to be faster, while making some changes. “We have started to do that. Let’s see what happens tomorrow, and hopefully we will see that.”‘It’s like riding a bike’After two years away from managing and becoming Red Bull’s Head of Global Football, he spoke on his return to the sidelines.He said: “The boys are all motivated. So, naturally, we are feeling a sense of optimism. Definitely.The last trophy Klopp won in his career was the EFL Cup with Liverpool in 2024AFP“I actually have not been on the training pitch for three months, or rather four months.“But I am still good. It is a bit like riding a bike. I mean, I have still got it. I really don’t know who I would rather play against right now, I cannot think of anyone off the top of my head.“Fortunately, it is the Netherlands, top-notch opponents. A new coach. We are in really identical situations.”