Tim Kleindienst Set for Germany Debut Amidst Injury Crisis in UEFA Nations League

German football is on the cusp of witnessing a new talent emerge on the international stage as Tim Kleindienst prepares to make his debut for the Germany national team. The 29-year-old forward, who plays for Borussia Mönchengladbach, has been called up by head coach Julian Nagelsmann due to a slew of injuries affecting key players.

Nagelsmann, despite facing a lengthy injury list, remains optimistic about the team’s prospects. Players like Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Marc-André ter Stegen, Niclas Füllkrug, and David Raum are all sidelined, creating an opportunity for less experienced players like Kleindienst to step up.

Kleindienst is expected to start in the upcoming UEFA Nations League match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, scheduled to take place at the Bilino Polje Stadium in Zenica on Friday, October 11, 2024. The match is part of Germany’s strong start to the Nations League campaign, following a 5-0 win against Hungary and a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands in the previous international break.

The predicted lineup for Germany includes Alexander Nübel in goal, with a defensive line comprising Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rüdiger, Jonathan Tah, and Maximilian Mittelstädt. In midfield, Robert Andrich and Pascal Groß are set to play alongside Serge Gnabry, Deniz Undav, and Florian Wirtz, with Kleindienst leading the attack.

Bosnia and Herzegovina, led by veteran striker Edin Dzeko and former Schalke 04 full-back Sead Kolasinac, will be looking to capitalize on Germany’s injury woes to secure their first win since October 2023).