Klopp winners Urbig, Treu and Scherhant after 0-0 in Nations League
Under Jürgen Klopp, ten players made their debut in the first four international matches, but three of them – goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, right‑back Philipp Treu and winger Derry Scherhant – stand out in particular, even though the German team remained level at 0‑0 in the Nations League in Greece.
The ten newcomers make up Klopp’s XXL squad, from which all have already become internationals, but only the three mentioned received significant minutes in the first four games and were hailed by the media as true winners.
Urbig: Bayern goalkeeper impresses in Greece
The 23‑year‑old Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, still a protégé of Manuel Neuer, put in a good performance in Greece, kept two clean sheets and made a spectacular save after just two minutes. He spoke fluent English on Greek television, underscoring his maturity. On the pitch he said: “I was simply happy to help the team and that we are all awake now.” Apart from the performance, he remains behind Neuer in Munich, while the rivalry with Marc‑André ter Stegen gains intensity.
Treu: Right‑back finds recognition
Philipp Treu, 25, from Freiburg, completed his third successful international match within ten days and has already amassed 270 minutes – the most under Klopp. He impressed against Cody Gakpo, Filip Kostic and Alexandros Kyziridis and emphasized: “I’m glad when someone recognises me.” After a long search for an international right‑back, Klopp has found the sought‑after player in Treu and has fully utilised his trust.
Scherhant: Surprise striker delights
Derry Scherhant, 23, from Berlin, who broke through in Freiburg, was the biggest surprise in the big Klopp squad. Lothar Matthäus stated that he is a safe candidate for the smaller squad in November, and DFB sporting director Rudi Völler advised him: “Give it gas, don’t hide.” Scherhant himself said: “For my part I am grateful that I was allowed to be part of it. It is more than a dream for me when I realise where I come from.”
Although the German team could not turn the 0‑0 against Greece into a win, Urbig, Treu and Scherhant feel like true winners thanks to Klopp’s confidence – a sign that young talents can flourish under pressure. The praise from all sides suggests that they will continue to take on central roles in the future.