Klopp Finds Five New Faces in Germany National Team: Who Stands Out Most?
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- Jürgen Klopp memberikan debut kepada sejumlah pemain dalam jeda internasional, dengan Jerman mencatat satu kemenangan, dua imbang, dan satu kekalahan.
- Derry Scherhant, Philipp Treu, Jonas Urbig, Tom Bischof, dan Aleksandar Pavlović tampil impresif dan berpeluang masuk skuad November.
- Karim Adeyemi juga kembali memperkuat Jerman setelah setahun absen dan menunjukkan performa menjanjikan di Barcelona.
Jürgen Klopp began his coaching era with the Germany national team by giving several debutants a chance during the last international break. Of the 44 names on the initial list, a few players caught the eye and stand a strong chance of being called up again for the matches against Serbia and the Netherlands in November.
Klopp took Germany through four matches with one win, two draws, and one defeat. Although the squad was relatively large, the young players made the most of their opportunities. Some of them even became key pillars in Klopp's game plan built on gegenpressing.
One of the most prominent names is Derry Scherhant. The Freiburg winger was a constant threat on the left flank, recording the most shots and crosses from open play among all players during Klopp's first match. He nearly registered a goal contribution had Jonathan Burkardt's goal against Greece not been disallowed for handball. Scherhant's club form has also been impressive: nine goal contributions (two goals, seven assists) in six appearances for Freiburg across all competitions this season.
In defense, Philipp Treu showed resilience. The Freiburg defender played the full match in three of Germany's four games. Klopp praised him: “Every defender has to step up aggressively and work like a bull in defense. You don't get the impression that a new player is playing; he looks very calm.” Treu created eight chances, more than any other player, and was able to balance defensive solidity with attacking threat.
Goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, currently Manuel Neuer's backup at Bayern Munich, reinforced his claim as Germany's number one goalkeeper. His two solid performances produced clean sheets in a 2-0 win over Serbia—Klopp's first victory—and a 0-0 draw against Greece. His sensational save in the second minute against Greece saved Germany from conceding. Urbig continues to show rapid development and could soon become Die Nationalelf's first choice.
Tom Bischof, just 21 years old, played with remarkable maturity. Against Serbia, he opened the scoring and dictated the tempo with precise passing and relentless stamina—attributes Klopp wants for his gegenpressing philosophy. No player recorded more shots (four) than Bischof, who also registered 67 percent duels won and created three chances. “That was one of my most important matches,” he said after the win. “Jürgen is a coach who brings you along with him. I hope everything keeps going like this.”
“He clearly has the quality to be an engine in midfield,” Klopp praised Aleksandar Pavlović.
Aleksandar Pavlović, 22, brought his domestic form to the international stage. Playing alongside Bischof and Florian Wirtz, he impressed in the heart of Germany's midfield. His composure was outstanding, he resisted pressure, and he controlled the game. Klopp will rely on Pavlović for years to come.
Karim Adeyemi, who moved from Borussia Dortmund to Barcelona in the summer, has reaped positive results. In Spain, he has scored three goals and provided three assists in eight matches, and returned to the Germany national team after a year away. Although he was unlucky in front of goal, Klopp still praised him: “He's a great guy and very pleasant. I really like the package he offers.”
If Adeyemi continues to shine at Barcelona, he and the five players above stand a strong chance of making Germany's next squad and becoming an important part of Klopp's plans going forward. The question is, can they maintain consistency until November?
