Matthäus has commented on Klopp's first four matches as Germany's manager, stating that unselected players still have a chance and that Kimmich must also fight for his place based on his performances.

Klopp said in an RTL interview that the door to the national team is open to everyone, including players not called up this time. Matthäus believes Klopp certainly has other candidates in mind.

Matthäus said: "I think Havertz is the first choice for the striker position, even though he's not a pure number nine. He has scored goals for Arsenal and the national team."

"Undav, Füllkrug, and Tim Kleindienst were not called up this time, but I wouldn't rule anyone out. The key is who is in form and who can earn their chance through performances. If someone performs well, Klopp certainly won't miss calling them up."

Matthäus said: "We have many talented foreign-born players who were developed in Germany, like U21 attackers Pecinovic and Nicolò Tresoldi. We must avoid losing these players, as we previously lost Yildiz and Can Uzun."

Before the next national team matches, Klopp must narrow down the squad and identify 15 to 17 key players.

Matthäus said that Klopp is creating competition at every position. Every player wants to play, especially under Klopp. The last four matches have already shown that. Klopp keeps the players motivated, and they know they can trust him.

Klopp has made clear that Kimmich is captain of the German national team, but he must also perform. Matthäus believes that Kimmich, like Undav, has no reason to rest on his laurels. If Kimmich's performance doesn't meet Klopp's tactical requirements, his Bayern Munich teammate Aleksandar Pavlovic will be serious competition. Pavlovic played well against Serbia and Greece.

Matthäus said there is also competition at goalkeeper. Klopp has not promised Ter Stegen a starting place in every match, and there's no reason to. If the coach announced that Ter Stegen would be the permanent starter until the 2030 FIFA World Cup, how would the other goalkeepers stay motivated? Ultimately, it all comes down to performances. If Ter Stegen has five misses in a row, Urbig and Nübel will be ready.

Regarding Kimmich, Matthäus said: "As captain, he leads the team with his experience, notably through his performances on the pitch. I don't understand why everyone is discussing Kimmich."

"Kimmich plays very well for Bayern Munich. In my opinion, he was Germany's best player against the Netherlands. Some criticize him for too many sideways and backward passes. But how did Bastian Schweinsteiger used to play? He had 180 touches of the ball in midfield, and in Bayern's old possession style, the team often didn't advance much."

"Kimmich doesn't only make sideways or backward passes; his long balls can also create threats in the final third, both for his club and for the national team. He is indispensable for Bayern Munich and Germany."

Traduit par IA.

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