Klopp Calls Up 44 Players, German Newcomers Impress on Matchday 4
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- Pelatih anyar Jerman, Jürgen Klopp, memanggil 44 pemain untuk memperluas basis seleksi menjelang jeda internasional.
- Sejumlah debutan potensial seperti Younes Ebnoutalib, Derry Scherhant, dan Saïd El Mala tampil menonjol di Matchday 4 dengan kontribusi gol dan statistik impresif.
- Performa para pemain muda ini menjadi sinyal positif bagi regenerasi Timnas Jerman sekaligus menambah opsi Klopp untuk kualifikasi Piala Dunia 2026.
New Germany national team coach Jürgen Klopp surprised German football fans by calling up 44 players for a training camp ahead of the international break. This move was made to scout as many talents as possible before competitive matches. The impact was immediately felt on Bundesliga Matchday 4: players who received their first call-ups performed with increased motivation, as if eager to prove themselves to the coach.
Among them, Younes Ebnoutalib stole the spotlight. The 23-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt forward scored the opening goal in a 2-2 draw against Freiburg. This goal put him level with Michael Olise (Bayern Munich) at the top of the Bundesliga's provisional top scorer list with four goals. Interestingly, Ebnoutalib boasts an xG efficiency of 1.05, meaning he has scored one goal more than statistically expected. Beyond his finishing, he also displayed a high work ethic, covering 11.29 km and making 18 sprints—the most in his team—mostly stemming from aggressive pressing against opposing defenders.
On the Freiburg side, Derry Scherhant also caught the eye. Despite being substituted in the 71st minute, the 23-year-old winger registered five shots and three open-play crosses—the most in the match—and contributed one goal and one assist in the 2-2 draw. “This is a dream come true,” he told Bundesliga after the game. “I’m very happy. This call-up gives me an extra boost. I can’t wait to join the national team.”
Cologne's Saïd El Mala also made his mark. The 20-year-old, previously called up by Julian Nagelsmann but yet to debut, stood out despite his team's 1-2 loss to Hamburg. He took four shots, created three chances, won 30 duels, and made 20 sprints—all highest among Cologne players. His 75% pass accuracy is considered good for a player who often takes risks in the final third. His combination of creativity and hard work makes him a good fit for Klopp's style.
In goal, Noah Atubolu showcased his quality. Despite Frankfurt having the fourth-worst defensive record in the Bundesliga (10 goals conceded), Atubolu's presence was crucial. Facing his parent club, Freiburg, he was bombarded with 19 shots, with seven on target. Atubolu saved five of them (a 71.43% save rate) and helped Frankfurt secure a 2-2 draw.
Meanwhile, Felix Keidel of Elversberg played the full match in midfield as his team held fellow promoted side Schalke to a 0-0 draw. He covered 11.4 km—the furthest in his team—and hopes his versatility as a box-to-box midfielder (also capable of playing in defense) will accelerate his debut for the senior German national team.
Finally, Hoffenheim's Bambasé Conté could not prevent his team from losing against Paderborn. Hoffenheim took 19 shots off target. Despite the loss, Conté's creativity was still evident: he took seven shots (the most in the team) and recorded the best passing efficiency (3.4).
For Indonesian readers, this phenomenon reflects how top world coaches like Klopp build national team foundations by giving opportunities to young players and those from smaller clubs. This approach could serve as a lesson for the Indonesian National Team, which is currently boosting regeneration and naturalization efforts. With the 2026 World Cup qualifiers on the horizon, competition in the German squad will intensify, and these young players have a golden opportunity to secure a spot. Can they maintain consistency until the next international window?
