The German national team will face Serbia on Thursday evening at 8:45 p.m. The game will be played in Munich, and it was already becoming clear beforehand that Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig would make his debut for the DFB.
An invitation to the press conference is always a clear indication that a player will actually see action. Urbig, who is currently the number two at FC Bayern behind Manuel Neuer but continues to get playing time, is considered a strong candidate for a starting spot on the national team—at least in the long term.
Urbig consistently demonstrates his qualities whenever he gets the chance to play. He’s solid on the line, and with the ball at his feet, he makes an impact and initiates attacks. The fact that he was already part of the World Cup squad as a training goalkeeper makes his integration much easier.
Klopp confirms Urbig’s selection
Before Urbig was allowed to speak at the press conference, it was first the turn of national team coach Klopp himself. After two games with only one point, the new head coach of the German national team is already under a bit of pressure.
Nevertheless, he’s sticking to his rotation. He wants to see as many players as possible in training and on the field right from the start to get a clear impression.
As in recent press conferences, Jürgen Klopp once again did not reveal what his starting lineup will look like—even when the journalists in attendance pressed him for details. However, he did confirm that the Bayern goalkeeper will play. “Jonas Urbig will make his debut tomorrow—I can say that for sure,” said the national team coach.
This makes it clear that the Bayern goalkeeper will make his international debut. He now has the chance to really prove himself and make his mark in the battle for the starting spot in goal.
