Philipp Treu receives first Germany call-up

SC Freiburg's Philipp Treu has been called up to the Germany national team squad for the first time by head coach Jürgen Klopp.

Philipp Treu has received his first call-up to the Germany national team. The 25-year-old SC Freiburg player has been nominated by head coach Jürgen Klopp for an extended squad.

Treu discussed his expectations for his upcoming international debut. "Jetzt erzählt Treu, was er sich von seinem DFB-Debüt erwartet," the midfielder said. He also detailed "und wie sich Jürgen Klopp bei ihm gemeldet hat". The call-up marks a significant career milestone for the Freiburg man, who has become a key figure in Christian Streich's side this season.

The nomination comes during a strong period for the club. SC Freiburg sit third in the Bundesliga table with ten points from four matches. The team is unbeaten in its last five competitive games, recording four wins and one draw. This current form and collective performance provide the perfect backdrop for such individual recognition.

Ahead of the next league match against FC Schalke 04 on October 10th, the international break now offers space for this special experience. The full schedule of upcoming matches is available on our fixtures page. The current squad list also demonstrates the depth at the club's disposal this campaign.

For Treu, the nomination is a reward for consistent performances. His next task is to impress in DFB training and work towards earning his first cap.