Leverkusen captain left out of Germany World Cup squad
Bayer Leverkusen captain Robert Andrich has been excluded from Germany's World Cup squad. Coach Julian Nagelsmann informed the 31-year-old defensive midfielder of the decision via phone. Despite being a key player at Euro 2024, Andrich has not been called up since October 2025.
- ▪Robert Andrich will not be part of Germany's squad for the World Cup.
- ▪Julian Nagelsmann communicated the decision to Andrich by phone.
- ▪Andrich was a key player for Germany at Euro 2024, starting every game.
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