Klopp could bring Elversberg midfielder Keidel into the DFB squad

While most observers expect established internationals for Jürgen Klopp, he could on Thursday call up a completely unexpected Elversberger to his DFB debut squad. A report suggests that the 23‑year‑old Felix Keidel from SV Elversberg as a possible Elversberg newcomer should trigger the squad sensation.

Report on possible surprise

The report, which comes from the, says there is a big surprise regarding the Elversberg newcomer. Keidel has so far not appeared on any national team list, so hardly anyone expected his call‑up. According to a report, the nomination could be a signal for further unconventional decisions, and Klopp is said to deliberately cause a stir with it.

This season the player Keidel impressed as a defensive midfielder and also proved flexible on both full‑back positions. He started in all three Bundesliga matches of the promoted side from Saarland and scored a goal. His versatility makes him especially interesting for the national team.

Keidel's path to the national team

According to sources, the final squad could include up to forty players, because Klopp already emphasized at his inaugural press conference that he wants to test several options. The right‑back position has been giving the DFB team trouble for years, so a profiled right foot like Keidel is especially valuable. The nomination will therefore underpin the squad sensation announced by Klopp. If this decision causes a stir, Klopp's innovative spirit will be evident.

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Elversberg's Keidel, a native of Duisburg, only arrived last year from third‑division side FC Ingolstadt 04 to the 2. Bundesliga with SV Elversberg. With the DFB juniors his right foot was never used, so his nomination for the national team would be a novelty. Alongside Younes Ebnoutalib of Eintracht Frankfurt he is considered the second potential newcomer, whose nomination has already leaked to the media.

On Thursday, 24 September 2026, Klopp will present the final squad list at ten o’clock in Frankfurt am Main. This will set the official roster of the national team. Afterwards the German national team will play its first Nations League match against the Netherlands, whose new head coach Xavi leads the side. Further fixtures follow against Greece and Serbia in September and October.

Thus a player whom hardly anyone had on the list would suddenly be in the spotlight, demonstrating Klopp's willingness to make unconventional decisions. The possible inclusion of the Elversberg midfielder shows that the new head coach is ready to fundamentally broaden the profile of the national team.