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Klopp Bets on New Right-Back for Germany
22 Sep
Summary
- Philipp Treu is a potential new right-back option for Germany.
- Coach Jürgen Klopp is shifting Joshua Kimmich back to midfield.
- Treu expressed strong admiration for Klopp's leadership style.
Philipp Treu, a 25-year-old Freiburg defender, is in contention for an immediate debut with the German national team. New head coach Jürgen Klopp is reshaping Germany's problematic right-back position, with Treu being among the many first-time senior call-ups. Klopp has confirmed that Joshua Kimmich will return to his midfield role, opening the door for natural right-backs like Treu.
Treu's journey to the national team has been noteworthy. After developing at Freiburg, he moved to St. Pauli, helping them achieve promotion and then survival in the Bundesliga. Freiburg later reacquired him for approximately €5 million. He has since become a key player, demonstrating versatility by occasionally playing on the left flank for greater defensive stability.
Klopp personally informed Treu of his call-up, a moment the player described as impactful due to Klopp's positive and relaxed demeanor. Treu aims to showcase his intensity and style of play to the fans, emphasizing his commitment to leading by example on the pitch.
Inspired by former players like Philipp Lahm and Joshua Kimmich for their playing styles and work ethic, Treu is eager to prove himself as a natural right-back, a position Germany has struggled to fill consistently. Unlike Lahm and Kimmich, Treu appears focused on a defensive role.
