The World Cup year is on. the German national team has been in the middle of preparations for the finals in Qatar at the end of the year since the last two international matches against Israel (2-0) and in Amsterdam against the Netherlands (1-1). The big hope is that all players stay healthy. Among other things, Marco Reus from Borussia Dortmund was missing from the international double pack alongside Leon Goretzka, Niklas Süle (both FC Bayern) and young star Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen). The 32-year-old, who made his last appearance for the DFB team on November 11 during the World Cup qualifier in a 9-0 win over Liechtenstein (one goal, three assists), had to sit out due to illness.
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At the World Cup in November, however, the offensive player from Westphalia definitely wants to play to the squad of national coach Hansi Flick belong. “In any case. A World Cup is an incredibly big event and being there means a lot“Reus explained Sky. The BVB captain canceled the European Championships last summer of his own free will. With regard to his World Cup hopes, however, he is now in good contact with Flick. “We are in constant exchange. He knows about it,” emphasized Reus.
He looks forward to the big event in winter with anticipation. “We can all look forward to it and I’m looking forward to it, too,” said the BVB star, who has already played 48 games and scored 17 goals in the DFB jersey. A look at the squad in particular makes him confident. “We have a good squad that has slowly found itself,” explains the 32-year-old: “Now it’s important that we prove that against stronger teams. I think we’re ready and full of anticipation.”
Flick relies on a strong DFB axis
Germany play in the finals (21 November to 18 December) first against Japan, Spain and the winner of the playoff match between Costa Rica and New Zealand. Flick has always emphasized that he wants to rely on a strong axis in the DFB selection. His dream eleven should be largely certain. However, there is still some time before the final line-up is in place. There are still six competitive games in the Nations League before the World Cup, which Flick will also use to warm up – against European champions Italy, England and Hungary, who have not qualified for the World Cup.
