Vitaly Janelt receives first German national team call-up

Vitaly Janelt, a 28-year-old midfielder for Brentford FC, has received his first nomination to the German national football team under coach Jürgen Klopp. Having played in the English Premier League since 2020, Janelt views this late call-up as a ‘last chance’ to secure a spot in major upcoming tournaments, such as the 2028 European Championship.

Janelt noted that while he has established himself as a consistent performer in England, he had previously felt overlooked by previous national team coaching staffs. He expressed satisfaction with the nomination but acknowledged the reality of his age regarding future tournament eligibility.