According to Sport1, Effenberg believes Ulreich's inclusion in the German national team depends on whether he plays for Bayern Munich.

If new Germany coach Klopp calls up Bayern Munich's reserve goalkeeper Ulreich in his first national team squad, Effenberg believes the decision should depend on whether Ulreich plays in Bayern Munich's match against Elversberg.

Effenberg said on the "Fußball Doppelpass" program: "I think the key is whether Ulreich will be in goal today. If not, he shouldn't be called up." Bayern Munich will face the promoted team in the match, and it is unclear before the game whether Ulreich or first-choice goalkeeper Neuer will start.

Effenberg said that Ulreich "needs matches, and he has already played a few." Effenberg added: "If he doesn't get to play today, Klopp probably won't call him up." The young Bayern Munich goalkeeper has been considered a candidate for the German national team in recent weeks, even though he is clearly behind Neuer at Bayern Munich and is the team's second-choice goalkeeper.

Effenberg on Karius

Neuer and Bayern Munich had stated during what was likely Neuer's last contract extension that Ulreich would get occasional playing opportunities. However, so far, Ulreich has only played in the first round of the DFB-Pokal against Osnabrück.

Recently, another German goalkeeper, Karius, has re-entered the spotlight. After being promoted with Schalke 04, the 33-year-old goalkeeper has also performed well in the Bundesliga. However, Effenberg believes it is too early to discuss Karius being called up to the German national team. Effenberg said: "If it were Karius, I would say: keep this form going, and he will have another chance later."

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