Despite scorching the net for the third straight game, including Werder Bremen’s 3-2 win over Augsburg on Saturday, Niclas Füllkrug found himself left out of Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp’s 44-player squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. You’d think racking up goals like that would make you an automatic pick, but Füllkrug’s red-hot form apparently isn’t enough to get Klopp’s attention.
“I Don’t Need Any Calls” , Füllkrug Is Zero Percent Fazed
Forget the national team drama, Füllkrug isn’t losing any sleep over it. After that massive 3-2 victory against Augsburg, where he bagged yet another goal, he told Sky Germany straight up where he stands. “I’m not expecting a call at all. I don’t need any calls,” Füllkrug declared. That’s the kind of laser focus you love to see from a top player! He made it crystal clear where his head is at: “I play here for Werder. That’s the most important thing for me. Everything else is out of my hands. I don’t want to comment on it either , I don’t think that’s cool.” No drama, no begging, just pure dedication to his club team.
Werder Coach Says Klopp Can’t Ignore Füllkrug’s Streak Forever
Werder head coach Daniel Thioune is definitely seeing what everyone else is, and he’s not shy about saying Füllkrug is putting serious, undeniable pressure on Klopp. Thioune firmly believes Fülle could absolutely become a viable option for the national team if he just keeps this insane scoring run firing on all cylinders. “With the national team coach, it’s certainly the same as with me: You can impress him and put pressure on him with your performances,” Thioune explained. He clearly knows how this high-stakes game works.
Thioune even gave a nod to Klopp’s strategy, saying, “I can understand that the national team coach initially wants to rely on the players he doesn’t know yet. He already knows what he’s going to get from those he does know.” But the underlying message from the Werder coach is loud and clear: “If Niclas Füllkrug keeps getting on the scoresheet week after week, then the national team coach will certainly make his way up the A1 towards the north at some point.” That’s a direct, almost challenging, statement to Klopp, saying he’ll have to come calling eventually.
Füllkrug isn’t a newbie to the Germany squad, mind you. He’s got a strong resume, netting 14 goals in 24 appearances for the national team. His last cap was back in June 2025, when Germany unfortunately lost 2-0 to France in the UEFA Nations League third-place playoff. But all eyes are squarely on his club form with Werder Bremen. If he keeps this jaw-dropping scoring streak alive, you’ve got to wonder how much longer Jürgen Klopp can truly afford to look the other way. The pressure is on, big time, and Füllkrug seems absolutely intent on letting his play do all the talking.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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