Germany’s first match under Jürgen Klopp will have an unexpected change of wardrobe.
The German national team was originally scheduled to wear the iconic green 1990-inspired Adidas away kit against the Netherlands tonight, but UEFA regulations forced a late change.
The retro shirt reportedly violates two UEFA “kit regulations” per Sport1 (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). First, the sleeves must contain a designated free area for the UEFA Nations League and UEFA Foundation logos. The 1990 design does not provide that space. Second, UEFA requires shirt numbers to be visible on the chest, something the retro design also does not accommodate.
The question has to be asked: “How did the situation progress to this point without anyone ensuring the kit would be compliant with the uniform rules?”
As a result of the kit ban, Germany will instead wear Adidas’ new black farewell kit against the Netherlands. The jersey was originally not scheduled to be unveiled until November, but its debut has now been moved forward.
It is an unexpected twist for Klopp’s first game, and another reminder that even nostalgia has to make room for modern UEFA regulations.
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