Philipp Max’s career has gained momentum at PSV. A few months after his entry in Eindhoven, the left back was called up for the first time for the national team of Germany. If it is up to national coach Joachim Löw, Max will play much more often in the future die Mannschaft.

“Philipp has convinced us in these two matches (against the Czech Republic and Ukraine, ed.). He thunders forward along the line at great speed and also has a lot of guts to the ball. We particularly like those qualities. Done, I am very happy with Philipp “, Low said on Monday at the press meeting prior to the Nations League game with Spain on Tuesday evening. Chances are that the PSV player will also appear at the kick-off in Seville. “We have to see if he can play an entire match”, emphasized the German choice.

According to Löw, there is a good chance that Max will also receive an invitation for the national team at the next international match in 2021. “Assume that,” was the telling answer. The PSV left back livened up his debut against the Czech Republic (1-0) with an assist on Leon Goretzka’s winning goal. Partly due to the injuries of competitors Robin Gosens and Marcel Halstenberg, he will remain in the picture at Löw in the coming period, who saw Jonas Hector, who also often played as a left back, leave Germany.

RB Leipzig director Ralf Rangnick, who, like Max, has a history at Schalke 04, did, however, point out a point of criticism after the duel with Ukraine (3-1). “He definitely has qualities from an offensive point of view”, it sounded in an analysis Sports 1. “But in a four-man defense against a strong opponent, I am not as sure of Max as a left back. I would have my doubts as a coach. That is why in the end often a defense with a total of three defenders is chosen.”