RB Leipzig captain David Raum didn’t take the German national team snub lightly; well, no elite sportsperson should. Though not always a central figure in the German team, Raum has been a constant presence in the national side. However, Jurgen Klopp’s arrival has shaken things a little bit. The left-back was not named by the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund manager in the squad he named for the upcoming November UEFA Nations League matches against Serbia and the Netherlands. For Raum, the frustration was clear, but he decided to take it out on the field, rather than in the press or social media.
RB Leipzig captain David Raum expressed frustration after being left out of Germany’s squad by coach Jurgen Klopp but responded with a remarkable free-kick in Leipzig’s 5-2 win over Augsburg.
Fired up by the snub, Raum is keen to not leave any stone unturned when the Germany national team is assembled the next time. “There was a little bit of frustration behind the goal. A lot has been written in the media over the past few weeks, which, to put it bluntly, has really annoyed me. “Klopp called me. After being involved for a long time, this is the first time I’ve been left out in a while.
I also told him that I’ll respond with my performances so that next time he won’t be able to leave me out,” he added. As Leipzig enjoyed a convincing 5-2 victory over FC Augsburg, Raum scored a phenomenal free-kick and sent a clear message to the Germany boss Klopp over his non-selection.
So I responded with my goal,” Raum said after the game. A lot of newspapers had already written various things about what he supposedly said. I respect his decision, and I told him that.
