Jürgen Klopp banks on new Bayern trio and surprise attacking options
Jürgen Klopp announces on Thursday, September 17, at 10 am his first squad as Germany's national team coach on the DFB‑Campus in Frankfurt. After the botched World Cup in North America, the German national team faces a fresh start under the new head coach, who wants to spark the hoped‑for turnaround and bring the four‑time world champion back to its former strength. The first step comes during the upcoming international break, which begins on September 24 with the first matchday of the Nations League against the Netherlands.
New Bayern Trio in Focus
Among the potential selections, a surprising Bayern trio emerges: Tom Bischof, Jonas Urbig and Lennart Karl could strengthen the attacking options. Bischof, who has not featured in the World Cup so far, is now in talks, while Urbig is already considered as a possible goalkeeper but is also being considered for the attacking force. Karl, who missed the World Cup due to injury, is expected to be involved with the national team again.
The combination of fresh talent and experienced Bundesliga presence is intended to give the team new dynamism. For the attack, this means a possible reinforcement that has not been used at the World Cup so far.
Surprises in Goal
The goalkeeper situation remains open: Marc‑Andre ter Stegen (Ajax Amsterdam) is on the verge of returning to the national team, while Loris Karius (Schalke 04) is being considered as a possible surprise candidate. Additionally, Jonas Urbig (FC Bayern), Noah Atubolu (Eintracht Frankfurt) and Alexander Nübel (Besiktas) could receive a call‑up.
Oliver Baumann appears to be excluded, as the world reported. “Yes, I was in contact with him. He will say more on Thursday,” the Hoffenheim native said most recently.
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Further Candidates and Withdrawals
Other names that, according to Sky, could make Klopp’s squad are Jonathan Burkardt and Younes Ebnoutalib (both Eintracht Frankfurt), Karim Adeyemi (FC Barcelona), Kevin Schade (Leeds United), Brajan Gruda (RB Leipzig) and Tom Bischof (FC Bayern). None of them were at the World Cup; Ebnoutalib and Gruda would make their debut.
Additionally, Nicolo Tresoldi (Club Brügge), Soufiane El‑Faouzi (Schalke 04), Philipp Treu (SC Freiburg) and Anton Kade (FC Augsburg) are mentioned as possible candidates. RB Leipzig’s midfield star Assan Ouedraogo is definitively out due to a shoulder injury.
The schedule for the international break includes the Netherlands vs. Germany match on September 24 at 20:45 (RTL/RTL+), Germany vs. Greece on September 27 at 20:45 (ARD/sportschau.de), Germany vs. Serbia on October 1 at 20:45 (ZDF/sportstudio.de) and another match on October 4 at 20:45.
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The contrast between the disappointing World Cup record and the many fresh call‑ups shows that Klopp is ready to integrate both proven players and unexpected talents to take the next step in international competition.