Matthäus pushes for Füllkrug's national team return ahead of qualifiers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 7:33 AM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Lothar Matthäus has advocated for Niclas Füllkrug's return to the German national team. Matthäus cited Füllkrug's impressive performance with seven goals in seven matches since his return to Werder Bremen on loan from West Ham. Despite Füllkrug's reluctance to discuss national team selection, Matthäus emphasized the value of his experience in a team undergoing rejuvenation. Füllkrug has not been included in the squad since September 2025 and recently expressed a desire to move on from the topic amidst his ongoing club success.
- •Lothar Matthäus calls for Niclas Füllkrug's inclusion in the national team.
- •Füllkrug has scored seven goals in seven matches for Werder Bremen.
- •He is on loan from West Ham and feels more supported at Bremen.
- •Füllkrug has not been named to the German squad since September 2025.
- •He prefers not to discuss national team matters at this time.
- 7:33 AMYahoo Sports — Matthäus calls for Füllkrug's return to the national team
"Germany great Lothar Matthäus has called for the return of Niclas Füllkrug to the national team. "The numbers speak for him, even if he's at a certain age.
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