Younes Ebnoutalib nears German national team debut

Eintracht Frankfurt forward Younes Ebnoutalib is expected to receive his first call-up to the German national team under new head coach Jürgen Klopp. The 23-year-old, who has had a strong start to the Bundesliga season with four goals and two assists, faces a significant decision regarding his international future. While he has previously played for Morocco's U15 team, reports indicate he is leaning toward representing Germany.

Ebnoutalib's decision follows interest from both nations, including outreach from Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi. The player has previously expressed frustration over not being selected for Morocco's World Cup squad, though he remains open to both options. His potential inclusion comes as Germany prepares for UEFA Nations League matches against the Netherlands and Greece.

Separately, AS Monaco striker Paris Brunner is facing disciplinary action in France following a controversial goal celebration against Strasbourg, where he mimicked a throat-cutting gesture. The National Ethics Committee has referred the case to the league's disciplinary commission. Brunner faces a potential suspension of up to four matches if the behavior is deemed threatening, though he could receive a lighter one-match ban for inappropriate conduct. He remains a candidate for a potential German national team call-up.