Mario Götze: According to the report, he rejected Flick’s invitation to the national team

It has been rumored for some time that Mario Götze could make his comeback in the national team at the World Cup in Qatar. According to a report in the “Bild” newspaper, he is said to be in Flick’s provisional 55-man squad. Flick even wanted to nominate him in September, but Götze probably waved him off.

Götze only impressed with his commitment in Eintracht Frankfurt’s 3-1 win at Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday. National coach Hansi Flick watched him from the stands.

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Report: Flick wanted to nominate Mario Götze, but he declined

Sky expert Lothar Matthäus commented: “Hansi Flick saw Mario Götze in outstanding form today. I could imagine that he has a huge chance of making the squad. He has outstanding skills and has shown once again that he belongs in the national team circle.”

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According to the report, Flick is said to have already planned to nominate Götze for the last international matches in September after Goretzka (Bayern) and Brandt (Dortmund) had to be canceled due to illness. At that time, however, Götze is said to have declined the invitation. Instead, Götze allowed himself a break in Milan.