Germany today announced its expanded squad for this summer's tournaments. Bulgarian volleyball fans have reason for increased attention – the German national team will face Bulgaria in three confirmed clashes. The first will be during the Silesia Cup in Poland, where from May 28 to 31, our team will meet the host team, Ukraine, and Germany. This will be followed by a clash in the Nations League (June 11–16 in Quebec), and the third meeting with the 'Bundes' team is in the group stage of the World Championship on September 13 in the Philippines. A fourth meeting is not ruled out if the draw brings them together again in the elimination phase of the World Cup.

Germany's preparation: a new Olympic cycle, young faces, and a clear strategy

Germany begins preparations in Kienbaum with the aim of building a strong squad for the entire Olympic cycle. Due to club commitments (participation in the Champions League Final Four), head coach Michal Winiarski will join later, and assistant coach Thomas Ranner is temporarily leading the training process. The squad features established names such asGeorg Grozer and Jan Zimmermann, as well as a number of young talents.

🧠Setters

• Fabian Hoß(Fabian Hoß)- International matches: 0

• Johannes Tille(Johannes Tille)– International matches: 68

• Jan Zimmermann (Jan Zimmermann)– International matches: 176

• Eric Burggrefe(Eric Burggrefe)- International matches: 16

• Anselm Rein(Anselm Rein)- International matches: 0

• Arthur Wehner(Arthur Wehner)- International matches: 0

🔥 Opposites

• Daniel Malescha(Daniel Malescha)- International matches: 29

• Philipp John(Philipp John)- International matches: 10

• Georg Grozer (Georg Grozer)- International matches: 208

• Yann Böhme(Yann Böhme)- International matches: 21

• Lovis Homberger(Lovis Homberger)- International matches: 0

🧱 Middle blockers

• Josha Kunstmann(Josha Kunstmann) – International matches: 1

• Florian Krage(Florian Krage) – International matches: 70

• Tobias Krick (Tobias Krick) – International matches: 138

• Yannick Goralik(Yannick Goralik) – International matches: 7

• Lukas Maase(Lukas Maase) – International matches: 60

• Simon Torwie(Simon Torwie)- International matches: 0

• Bastian Korreck(Bastian Korreck)- International matches: 0

• Carl Möller(Carl Möller)- International matches: 0

🎯 Outside hitters

• Tim Peter(Tim Peter)- International matches: 16

• Eric Röhrs(Eric Röhrs)- International matches: 23

• Tobias Brand(Tobias Brand)- International matches: 44

• Simon Kohn(Simon Kohn)- International matches: 0

• Max Schulz(Max Schulz)– International matches: 5

• Theo Mohwinkel(Theo Mohwinkel)- International matches: 0

• Leon Meier(Leon Meier)- International matches: 0

• Jannes Wiesner(Jannes Wiesner)- International matches: 0

🛡️ Libero

• Leonard Graven(Leonard Graven)– International matches: 32

• Moritz Eckardt(Moritz Eckardt)- International matches: 0

• Maximilian Triter(Maximilian Triter)- International matches: 0
  
  
  📅 Key dates for Germany in 2025

• May 25- Friendly match against Italy in Munich

• May 28–31- Silesia Cup tournament in Poland (match against Bulgaria)

• June 11–16- VNL Week 1 in Quebec (match against Bulgaria)

• June 25–29- VNL Week 2 in Belgrade

• July 16–20- VNL Week 3 in Chiba, Japan

• late July/August- possible participation in VNL finals

• August 22–23- Friendly matches against Belgium

• September 13– Germany vs. Bulgaria at the World Championship (Philippines)

• September 12–28– World Championship
  
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