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Toni Kroos returns to the German national team.
Former DFB managing director Oliver Bierhoff is also pleased about this, as he emphasizes in the tz.
Munich - The resignation from the resignation.
Toni Kroos (34) is playing for the national team again.
A news that has been making waves in football Germany since Thursday afternoon - and which Oliver Bierhoff (56) was also happy to note.
Kroos returns to the German national team
“I am very happy about Toni’s return to the national team.
He is one of the best midfielders in the world and makes every team stronger,” says the former DFB director (currently FINVIA Sports GmbH) in an interview with tz
,
who celebrated the World Cup title in Brazil in 2014 with Kroos.
After the preliminary round exit at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, the association and Bierhoff agreed to terminate his contract.
It was the third disappointing tournament in a row.
Kroos should now lead the German national team to new heights at the home EURO in the summer.
Bierhoff also believes that the DFB returnee can bring about a change in the mood of the home fans
“His experience, quality and leadership will be an asset to the national team and I am sure that he will give the team a lot of hype,” emphasizes the former world-class striker.
Kroos actually ended his national team career in 2021
After 106 international matches, Kroos resigned from the national team in 2021 after the round of 16 defeat against England at the European Championships.
Now he wants to play for the DFB team again in the international matches in France and against the Netherlands in March - and then also at the European Championship in his own country, which will be held for the team of national coach Julian Nagelsmann (36) on June 14th in Munich against Scotland begins.
Became European champions with Germany in 1996: ex-DFB director Oliver Bierhoff.
© Sebastian Gollnow/dpa
In addition to Bierhoff, the DFB stars are also looking forward to Kroos' return, as Nagelsmann reveals.
“I spoke to many players on the phone in advance and listened carefully to see if anyone might have a problem with Kroos.
On the contrary!
Everyone was very positive,” the former Bayern coach told
Spiegel
in an interview .
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Kroos is firmly included in Nagelsmann's plans.
“He will fit perfectly into the team we have in mind as a link player in midfield.
He will be good for us with his experience and routine,” said the national coach.
“Toni has a very clear view of the state of our national team.
With each subsequent conversation I sensed an increasing enthusiasm from him to be there at the home European Championships and to support us, despite his actual resignation.”
The new heart of the national team
The Kroos comeback moves Joshua Kimmich (29) from the center of midfield to the position of right-back.
Leverkusen clearer Robert Andrich (29) could keep the Real Madrid passing machine on the six.
According to
tz
information, in addition to Kroos, the offensive players Jamal Musiala (20) and Florian Wirtz (20) are also planned as the heart of the national team.
Another exciting question: What happens to captain Ilkay Gündogan (33)?
The ten position is also Musiala and Wirtz's strongest.
The Bayern star could theoretically also come from the wing.
Leroy Sané (28) also brings more speed for the wings.
In any case, it remains exciting.
Philipp Kessler, Manuel Bonke