Kroos decided to return to help “Die Mannschaft” overcome difficulties, thereby aiming for success at EURO 2024 held at home.
On February 22, midfielder Toni Kroos released a statement confirming he will return to play for the German national team in the near future. Accordingly, Kroos said he was asked by German coach Julian Nagelsmann to return to the national team to prepare for the international break in March.
“I will return for the German team next March. Why? Because I received an offer from the coach (Julian Nagelsmann). I am very happy right now, and believe that the German team will create something special in the upcoming Euro 2024,” Toni Kroos wrote on Instagram on Thursday, February 22.
The last time Kroos played for the national team was at EURO 2020, where he and his teammates were eliminated by England in the round of 16. According to Marca, coach Julian Nagelsmann played an important role in convincing the Real Madrid star to return to the team.
He has 106 caps for Germany and played a major role in winning the 2014 World Cup. In the semi-final win over Brazil 7-1, Kroos was selected as the best player of the match, then played all 120 minutes in the match. defeated Lionel Messi’s Argentina in the final at the Maracana.
Over the past 2 years, the German team has continuously disappointed. “Die Mannschaft” won 12, drew 7 and lost 6 matches under Hansi Flick. In particular, they had a humiliating 1-2 loss to Japan, contributing to being eliminated from the 2022 World Cup right from the group stage.
At the end of December last year, the idea of bringing Kroos back was rekindled. When asked about this, coach Nagelsmann said “this is an interesting idea, and he is always warmly welcomed to play for the national team again, then show his best qualities.”
This news will certainly be a boost for Julian Nagelsmann and his team ahead of a big summer of international football. Germany has struggled in recent tournaments, failing to get past the group stage again at the 2022 World Cup. However, fans will have high expectations for Germany at Euro 2024 as the host of the tournament.
