Karim Adeyemi left out of Germany squad as Jurgen Klopp reduces Barcelona winger’s role

Jurgen Klopp has omitted Karim Adeyemi from Germany’s latest squad, a significant setback for the Barcelona winger as he attempts to re-establish himself at international level.

Adeyemi was recalled unexpectedly for Germany’s September international camp after a disappointing season at Borussia Dortmund and the surprise decision to leave him out of Germany’s squad for the 2026 World Cup. This time, however, he has not been included in the 24-man squad for the upcoming matches against Serbia on 13 November and the Netherlands on 16 November.

The 24-year-old had returned to an expanded 44-player Germany squad in September, coinciding with the beginning of Klopp’s tenure as national team manager. His latest omission comes after a reduction in playing time at Barcelona during the weeks since the previous international break.

According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona have played seven competitive matches in that period, excluding their meeting with Atletico Madrid on Monday night. Four of those games were in La Liga and three were in the UEFA Champions League.

Reduced role at Barcelona

Barcelona have faced some of their toughest opponents during that run, including Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid and Aston Villa. Adeyemi’s involvement has fallen slightly compared with the club’s opening eight matches of the season.

He has played 237 of a possible 630 minutes since the September international break, which amounts to 37% of the total. Adeyemi started against Real Betis, before being substituted in the 63rd minute, and against Alaves, where he remained on the pitch until the final whistle.

He did not start any of Barcelona’s three European matches in that period. Adeyemi came on for 31 minutes against Galatasaray and played 30 minutes against Paris Saint-Germain, while he did not feature at all in the match against Aston Villa.

His involvement against Real Madrid in La Liga was limited to five minutes. Adeyemi was also left out of Barcelona’s starting line-up for Monday’s league match against Atletico Madrid.

The contrast with his form before the September international break is clear. In Barcelona’s first eight matches, the former Borussia Dortmund winger scored three goals and provided three assists.

Across the seven matches that followed, he has scored only once. That goal came in Barcelona’s 4-1 victory over Galatasaray.

The figures suggest Adeyemi has yet to establish himself as an indispensable starter in Hansi Flick’s Barcelona side. Klopp’s decision to exclude him from Germany’s latest squad therefore represents a minor setback in the winger’s bid to regain his place with the national team.