Musiala to make comeback, Undav and Karl also to start v Finland
Jamal Musiala is set to return to the German national team for the first time in over a year. He will be joined by teenager Lennart Karl, who is making his starting XI debut in an upcoming friendly against Finland. Coach Julian Nagelsmann is also giving Deniz Undav a chance to start in place of Kai Havertz, who is occupied with the Champions League final.
- ▪Jamal Musiala has not played for the national team since March 2025 due to a severe leg injury.
- ▪Lennart Karl, an 18-year-old player, will start for the first time after performing well as a substitute in previous matches.
- ▪Germany's friendly against Finland is a preparatory match ahead of their first World Cup match against Curaçao on June 14.
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