Muller recalled to Germany squad for the first time since World Cup

WOLFSBURG, Germany (AP) — Thomas Muller’s profession with the German nationwide group is not over but.

Coach Hansi Flick recalled the 33-year-old Muller to the group Monday for the primary time in 9 months after striker Niclas Fullkrug pulled a tendon.

Muller performed the final of his 121 video games for Germany on the World Cup in Qatar on Dec. 1 because the Germans did not make it previous the group stage. Muller mentioned on the time it might need been his final worldwide recreation however later mentioned he’d been “emotional” and would stay accessible for choice. He wasn’t known as up for any of 5 friendlies since then.

Muller returns at a crunch time for Germany and Flick forward of internet hosting the European Championship subsequent 12 months.

Germany has received solely as soon as in 5 video games in 2023 and now faces friendlies in opposition to Japan — which beat Germany on the World Cup — in Wolfsburg on Saturday and World Cup runner-up France on Sept. 12 in Dortmund.

Muller captained Bayern Munich in a 2-1 win over Borussia Monchengladbach on Saturday, his first begin of the season for the membership.

Germany described Fullkrug’s harm as a “slight tendon pressure” and mentioned he has not but been dominated out of the squad however will not be match to play the 2 upcoming friendlies. He got here off the bench within the 78th minute of his Dortmund debut Friday after signing from Werder Bremen.

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