Overview
- Andrich publicly offered himself for a Germany recall in interviews published on Sunday, saying he hopes to rejoin the national squad under new coach Jürgen Klopp.
- He told reporters he believes his fitness, agility and aggressive style match what Klopp is seeking for the team.
- Leverkusen’s new coach Carles Martínez plans to use Andrich in a defensive-midfield role rather than at centre back, a position the player says best suits his strengths.
- Andrich remains at Leverkusen despite reported interest from other clubs and says he has not entered direct transfer talks while he fights for playing time.
- His national-team prospects now hinge on strong club performances in the coming weeks and Klopp’s selection decisions for the early September internationals.