Nashuai has announced the new German team roster not long ago. The unexpected loss of Stuttgart midfielder Stiller sparked heated discussions. German media Sport1 revealed the behind-the-scenes information.
Will this defeat cause a rift in the relationship? What surprised many German fans and Stuttgart executives was that national team coach Julian Nagelsmann did not call up Stiller in the latest World Cup qualifying squad (against Luxembourg and Slovakia). The 24-year-old midfielder is the core of Stuttgart's tactics and is a key figure in the team's excellent performance so far this season.
Stiller himself declined to comment. After the team's 2-0 Europa League victory over Feyenoord, the midfielder only responded with "no comment." Many people heard strong disappointment in his brief response, and even resentment towards the national team coach. But what is the true status of the relationship between the two parties?
According to SPORT1, Nagelsmann had an in-depth phone conversation with Stiller before announcing the roster on Thursday - this kind of personal communication is not available to every undrafted player.
Nagelsmann explained the current situation and decision-making ideas to the players in detail. The conversation could involve Stiller's suitability early in the season, as well as the manager's desire to scout other players and bring four goalkeepers with him.
In addition, the competition for the defensive midfield position is indeed fierce: captain Joshua Kimmich, Alexander Pavlovich and even Leon Goretzka all pose strong competition.
According to SPORT1 news, the two parties are not at odds with each other. Although Stiller was disappointed at not being selected (which is completely reasonable), after all, he also hopes to participate in next year's World Cup stage, but Nagelsmann still made Stiller a priority for inspection.
At this stage, the Stuttgart player's World Cup prospects should be clearer than Dortmund's Pascal Gross or Maximilian Bayer. Also worth noting: Nagelsmann and Stiller both belong to Sports360, an agency run by Volker-Strutter.
As long as Stiller can continue to be the core pillar of Stuttgart and help the team maintain good season performance, then by next March - or at the latest on the eve of the big game - this Munich-trained player will definitely return to the national team selection horizon.
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