Germany squad notebook: Freiburg leaders Max Rosenfelder, Philipp Treu and Derry Scherhant are in line for first senior call-ups when Jürgen Klopp names his opening group for the 2026/27 Nations League on Thursday at 10am. Matthias Ginter, despite his sharp start to the season, is unlikely to join them.
- Centre-back Rosenfelder, 23, is expected to receive an invitation after appearing once in Freiburg’s first three Bundesliga matches. He came on in the 4-1 win over Werder Bremen, then remained unused for two full matchdays.
- Rosenfelder recorded a top speed of 35.91 km/h in 2024/25. Injuries have repeatedly interrupted the former Germany Under-21 international’s progress.
- Julian Nagelsmann said in August 2025 that he would have selected Rosenfelder had the defender been fit.
- Rosenfelder is currently behind Philipp Lienhart and Ginter in Freiburg’s central-defence order.
- Right-back Treu, 25, has spoken with Klopp by FaceTime. “It was a good conversation and gave me an idea of his plans,” he said.
- Winger Scherhant is also expected to be included after a strong opening spell with the Bundesliga leaders.
- Ginter, 32, has five goal contributions from five rated appearances and a 2.2 average mark, but selection would be a surprise. The 2014 World Cup winner has 51 Germany caps.
- Klopp’s first group is set to omit Leroy Sané, 30, Deniz Undav, 30, and goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, 36, as he prioritises the longer view towards Euro 2028.
What it changes in the Bundesliga week
Freiburg could have three first-time Germany internationals in Klopp’s first squad, while their most decorated current defender misses out. Ginter produced 14 goal contributions during last season’s outstanding campaign but was not selected for the World Cup by Nagelsmann.
The right-back place is particularly open. Klopp is understood to be planning Joshua Kimmich in central midfield again, leaving Treu to compete with Stuttgart’s Josha Vagnoman and Elversberg’s Felix Keidel, another possible debutant.
Rosenfelder’s case rests on more than speed. He is regarded as an effective defender in duels and a reliable player in possession. For Freiburg, an international break with Rosenfelder, Treu and Scherhant in Germany contention would underline the depth behind their league-leading start.
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