Overview
- Undav told reporters after VfB Stuttgart’s 0-2 defeat to Galatasaray that he does not expect to be included in Jürgen Klopp’s next Germany squad, replying “Not at all” when asked about his chances.
- Klopp had already left Undav off his initial 44-man pool this autumn and the striker has not scored in the Bundesliga this season, while recording one goal in the Champions League and one in the German Cup.
- German media and club reports say Klopp will cut his list to roughly 23 players for the Nations League fixtures, and selection is likely to favour strikers with stronger recent finishing records.
- Names seen as likelier forwards for the call-up include Niclas Füllkrug, who has drawn particular attention for a possible recall, with Jonathan Burkardt and Younes Ebnoutalib also mentioned as options.
- Undav still has seven goal involvements and five assists across competitions this season, but the final squad will show whether Klopp prioritises outright goal scoring over broader attacking contributions.