Schalke's El-Faouzi called up by Morocco after Klopp snub

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2026-09-17

Berlin (dpa) - Schalke midfielder Soufiane El-Faouzi has been named in Morocco's squad for Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, seemingly closing the door on a potential Germany call-up. The 24-year-old, who holds German and Moroccan citizenship, was not included in Jürgen Klopp's first Germany squad on Thursday. Bundesliga club Schalke then confirmed he would be on Morocco duty during the international window. El-Faouzi played for Morocco in a frie......

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