Jürgen Klopp addresses controversial comments surrounding Niclas Füllkrug recall: “I’m obviously not thrilled with those statements.”
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10-second readGermany head coach Jürgen Klopp has explained his decision to recall Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug, clarifying his earlier remarks about the 33-year-old's age and revealing details of their first conversation ahead of the November squad announcement.
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Germany national team head coach Jürgen Klopp has explained his decision to recall Werder Bremen striker Niclas Füllkrug for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Serbia and the Netherlands.
The Bundestrainer also addressed his recent comments about the 33-year-old’s international prospects, revealing that the two had spoken personally well before Thursday’s squad announcement. Füllkrug returns to the national team for the first time in over a year following an extraordinary start to the 2026/27 Bundesliga campaign.
The veteran has scored nine goals in eight league appearances since returning to Bremen, forcing his way back into Germany’s plans despite earlier questions about his age.
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