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Klopp confirms Pavlović start in Greece, discusses Kimmich’s Germany future

The 59-year-old took his time to give some small insights into tomorrow night's team selection and the ongoing debate around Joshua Kimmich.

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 5:20 PM
Klopp confirms Pavlović start in Greece, discusses Kimmich’s Germany future
Key Things to Know
  • Jürgen Klopp confirmed Aleksandar Pavlović and Jonas Urbig will start Germany's upcoming match against Greece.
  • Klopp explained Urbig starts because he lacks regular club minutes at Bayern Munich compared to other goalkeepers.
  • Addressing Joshua Kimmich's status, Klopp stated that no player is automatically guaranteed a starting role.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Germany manager Jürgen Klopp has confirmed that Aleksandar Pavlović and goalkeeper Jonas Urbig will start against Greece. Klopp explained that Urbig is receiving the opportunity to play because he does not feature regularly for his club, Bayern Munich, whereas the other squad goalkeepers play consistently for their respective teams.

Klopp also addressed the ongoing debate surrounding Joshua Kimmich's guaranteed status in the national team. He emphasized that no player is assured of a permanent spot, stating that players must maintain strong form to feature and noting the wealth of midfield options available to Germany.

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