Armel Bella-Kotchap has started six consecutive league games for Southampton this season and has been deemed “perfect” for the Premier League by his manager Ralph Hasenhuttl. Germany national team coach Hansi Flick quickly recognised such good form and called up the 20-year-old centre-back for the first time. Cameroonian’s son earns glowing reviews after the famous victory over ChelseaThe promising defender described his surprise when he received a call from Flick.”I didn’t even know that was his number! The coach said I’ve performed well in recent weeks, which is why he called me up. The club showed me a very good plan, and I have the opportunity to work on my weaknesses every day. Coach Hasenhuttl trusts me. Our relationship is very good, and I hope it will continue like this. I just want to show good performances for the national team and convince coach Flick that he made the right decision in picking me.”##NAJAVA_MECA_6660711##Bella-Kotchap could make his senior international debut against either Hungary on Friday, 23 September, or England on Monday, 26 September.Former England international midfielder Jermaine Jenas also praised the son of a Cameroonian father.”Bella-Kotchap has authority in the way he plays, how aggressive he is in the tackle, and his positional sense. You always want one leading the way, and he seems to want to take that mantle at 20 years of age.”Welcome to the senior Germany team, Armel Bella-Kotchap! 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/Wiv2Kz7If6— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) September 15, 2022 Fast, strong in one-on-one combat, robust – Paris-born Bella-Kotchap has already been compared to Dayot Upamecano and Antonio Rudiger, with whom he now trains for the national team. The sky is the limit for this young man!
