Loris Karius enters national team conversation following Schalke form

Schalke 04 goalkeeper Loris Karius is facing potential selection for the German national team following a period of strong performances in the Bundesliga. The 33-year-old has earned ‘Man of the Match’ honors in recent high-profile fixtures, including a scoreless draw against FC Bayern Munich and a 3-1 victory over Union Berlin.

Speculation surrounds whether new national team coach Jürgen Klopp will include Karius in his upcoming squad announcement. The two share a history from Karius's time at Liverpool, a period marked by a difficult Champions League final in 2018. While reports previously suggested their relationship had cooled following that match, recent indications suggest they maintain a normal relationship and have had irregular contact in recent years.