Reports: Keidel surprise pick into Klopp's Germany squad but no Undav
Felix Keidel from promoted Elversberg is reportedly a surprise nominee into the German national team squad by new coach Jürgen Klopp while there is said to be no place for VfB Stuttgart striker Deniz Undav. Kicker sports magazine reported on Wednesday that Keidel will be picked for four upcoming Nations League matches, although he has played a mere three Bundesliga matches.
Bayern Munich player Felix Keidel has been unexpectedly included in Jürgen Klopp's Germany national team squad for upcoming matches, according to reports from Kicker sports magazine and the Bild newspaper. Keidel, a 23-year-old right back and defensive midfielder, has only played three Bundesliga matches this season. The 30-year-old Stuttgart captain Deniz Undav, who has scored nine goals in 13 international appearances, has reportedly been left out of the squad.
Klopp will decide the final lineup on Thursday, with potential replacements for Undav including Eintracht Frankfurt forwards Younes Ebnoutalib and Jonathan Burkardt. Ajax goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, who missed the World Cup due to injury, will return to the squad. However, Hoffenheim goalkeeper Oliver Baumann will likely not be included.
Germany's first match under Klopp will be against the Netherlands on September 24, followed by games against Greece and Serbia.
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