Overview
- Jürgen Klopp left David Raum out of his DFB squad for the November internationals, instead naming Maximilian Mittelstädt and Nathaniel Brown for the left side of defence.
- Raum said Klopp called to explain the decision and that he respects the coach’s choice, but he sharply criticised recent media reporting about their conversation.
- Saturday’s performance saw Raum score a direct free‑kick in RB Leipzig’s 5-2 win over FC Augsburg, a strike he called “a small answer” to his non‑nomination and the surrounding coverage.
- Brajan Gruda, who was selected by Klopp, earned Man of the Match in the same game and underlines Klopp’s readiness to use younger or different player profiles on the left and in attack.
- The immediate consequence is a clear performance test: Raum aims to reclaim his place through club form while Klopp’s selection signals a tactical preference for alternate player profiles that could reshape future left‑back choices.