Maximilian Eggestein used Freiburg’s international break for family time rather than a holiday. The midfielder remains central to Julian Schuster’s side, but was not selected for Germany despite Freiburg having four players called up.
- Eggestein is one of two Freiburg outfield players regarded as ever-present figures this season.
- The 27-year-old is Freiburg’s vice-captain and regularly wears the armband.
- Four SC Freiburg players received national-team call-ups; Eggestein was not among them.
- Freiburg’s strong opening to the campaign earned the squad a fully free first week of the international window.
- Eggestein spent that time with his wife and family in Hanover and Bremen.
- He watched Germany’s 1-1 draw in the Netherlands on television.
- Eggestein has not played a senior international for Germany.
- He was on the bench under Joachim Löw for the 3-2 win in Amsterdam in March 2019 and for the 1-1 draw with Serbia.
What it changes in the Bundesliga week
Eggestein returns to Freiburg without national-team minutes in his legs. That should suit Schuster, whose midfield has relied heavily on the vice-captain during the club’s fast start. Freiburg’s internationals will rejoin later after their respective fixtures, while Eggestein resumes work after a quieter break.
