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Klinsmann makes Morales latest German recruit

Morales, whose family are of Peruvian background,is one of five German-born players in the 22-man squad which includes uncapped Fabian Johnson of Hoffenheim.

"We are excited to introduce Alfredo Morales to the U.S. team. I have spoken with his coach at Hertha Berlin and he is full of compliments. He is on the way to being a starter there, and he can play as either a No. 6 (defensive midfielder) or as a right-back," said Klinsmann.

Klinsmann's team face France on November 11 in the Stade de France, Paris and then travel to Ljubijana to face Slovenia four days later.

"We have a very positive line of communication with MLS. We agreed that whoever will be involved in the final will be released after the game against France, which gives them more than a week to prepare," he said.