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First shock for the DFB team: Amiri is out before the semi-final against Portugal!
Nadiem Amiri is out of the DFB team for the Nations League semi-final against Portugal on May 31, 2025 due to injury.
First shock for the DFB team: Amiri is out before the semi-final against Portugal!
The German national soccer team is experiencing a bitter setback: Nadiem Amiri (28) has left the team headquarters in Herzogenaurach because of adductor problems. This is the first loss for the upcoming Nations League final tournament. Before the semi-final against Portugal, the DFB team is only left with 21 field players and three goalkeepers. National coach Julian Nagelsmann has not yet planned a subsequent nomination after Amiri's failure, which makes the situation even more difficult for the team. Saarbrücken newspaper reports that the match against Portugal will kick off on Wednesday, May 31st at 9:00 p.m. (ZDF and DAZN).
Amiri only made a comeback to the national team in March after a long absence and played in both games against Italy. His sudden failure presents the team leadership with new challenges. Jonathan Burkardt (24) from FSV Mainz 05 had previously appeared injured during training, but was able to take part in training again on Saturday. The DFB team hopes to be able to compete against Portugal with a strong line-up, especially after injured regular players Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rüdiger, Kai Havertz, Nico Schlotterbeck, Tim Kleindienst and Benjamin Henrichs cannot support the national team. Ran emphasizes that Burkardt was able to return to training after being canceled due to injury.
Failures and team composition
In addition to Amiri and Burkardt, Inter Milan defender Yann Aurel Bisseck will also be missing, although he will be in the team after the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain this evening. The Saarbrücker Zeitung reports that the DFB selection can still rely on a strong number of players of 24 athletes in training in order to optimally prepare for the semi-finals.
The second semi-final of the Nations League will take place between Spain and France on Thursday, while the final and third place match will take place on Sunday June 8th. The circumstances surrounding the injuries and withdrawals demonstrate the fragility that exists in competitive sport and the ability of coaches to respond quickly to changing conditions.