Karius targets Klopp reunion with Germany
Loris Karius believes he could become a candidate for the Germany squad after Jurgen Klopp's appointment as head coach.
Klopp was announced as the national team's new boss on Friday, signing a four-year deal as he plans to take charge of the side at UEFA Euro 2028 and the 2030 FIFA World Cup, and has history with Karius after both spent time at Liverpool.
During his time with the Reds, Klopp signed Karius from Mainz. The goalkeeper made 49 appearances for Liverpool across all competitions, but a error-strewn performance in the 2018 UEFA Champions League, when Real Madrid ran out a 3-1 winner, cost Karius his place in the team.
The 33-year-old was at fault for Madrid's first and third goals, and Alisson Becker subsequently joined Liverpool in the next transfer window and became the club's number one.
However, after helping Schalke return to the Bundesliga last season, Karius believes he could reunite with Klopp in the national team.
"I don't know what plans [Klopp] has. But I'm playing for Schalke now, and my situation isn't bad at all," Karius said in the German press.
"If I perform at a high level, I could become a candidate."
Klopp's first game as Germany boss comes against Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on 25 September (AEST).
It will also face Greece and Serbia during the extended international break.
