{
  "id": 9129837,
  "title": "Ebnoutalib: Klopp was decisive factor in choice to play for Germany",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/ebnoutalib-klopp-was-decisive-factor-in-choice-to-play-for-germany",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-22T11:03:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ebnoutalib-klopp-decisive-factor-choice-110335093.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Younes Ebnoutalib, an Eintracht Frankfurt forward, has stated that coach Jürgen Klopp was a decisive factor in his decision to represent Germany over Morocco. Ebnoutalib, 23, expressed his admiration for Klopp, calling him one of the best coaches in the world, and acknowledged the positive energy the coach brings. Despite having talks with Morocco's coach, Mohamed Ouahbi, Ebnoutalib emphasized that when Klopp calls, one must go to him. The player, who has ties to both countries, stated that he will continue to support Morocco but will give his all for Germany. Klopp has already shared his expectations with the players, insisting they should be proud to represent the German national team and give their best, even if things are not going well. Ebnoutalib, included in the first group that will face the Netherlands on Thursday and Greece on Sunday, is the only traditional striker in the squad. He has scored four goals in four Bundesliga matches so far this season and remains optimistic about making his national team debut.",
  "summary": "Eintracht Frankfurt forward Younes Ebnoutalib said that coach Jürgen Klopp was a decisive factor in his choice to play for Germany instead of Morocco. \"It's very, very awesome, a very beautiful feeling.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jürgen Klopp considered decisive in Younes Ebnoutalib's Germany choice.",
    "Ebnoutalib, 23, admires Klopp as one of the world's best coaches.",
    "Despite Morocco talks, Ebnoutalib will support Germany, faces Netherlands first."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}