{
  "id": 7788252,
  "title": "Reports: Keidel a surprise pick but no Undav in Klopp's Germany squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/reports-keidel-a-surprise-pick-but-no-undav-in-klopps-germany-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-16T12:48:44.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/reports-keidel-surprise-pick-no-124844190.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Juergen Klopp, Germany's new football coach, has made a surprising selection for his squad, reportedly including 23-year-old right back Felix Keidel from Elversberg and striker Deniz Undav from VfB Stuttgart. Keidel, who has only played three Bundesliga matches this season, will be named for four upcoming Nations League matches, while Undav is said to have no place in the squad. The coach, who previously managed Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool, is looking for players who fit his high-paced power football style. He also reportedly plans to include Eintracht Frankfurt forwards Younes Ebnoutalib and Jonathan Burkardt, who would be making their Germany debuts. Stuttgart captain Deniz Undav, despite his impressive record for the national team, has reportedly been informed he will not be included. Germany is set to play their first matches under Klopp against the Netherlands on September 24, Greece on September 27, and Serbia on October 1, before traveling to Greece on October 4.",
  "summary": "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.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}