In order to welcome the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, Germany announced the new national team roster. 32-year-old West Ham United striker Phil Kruger was out of the election. German media Sport1 analyzed the reasons. Phil Kruger made his debut for...
In order to welcome the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, Germany announced the new national team roster. 32-year-old West Ham United striker Phil Kruger was out of the election. German media Sport1 analyzed the reasons.
Phil Kruger made his debut for the German national team at the age of 29. He scored 14 goals in 24 games and was an important member of the team in the World Cup and European Cup. However, German coach Nagelsmann chose the younger Bercarat, Walter Mad and Byer.
One important reason for Phil Kruger's undraft may be that he has not shown great form this season. In seven official games for West Ham United, the 32-year-old started four times and only sat on the bench against Tottenham. But he didn't score any goals or assists in these games, and the last time he scored back to April this year. Currently, West Ham United has only won one Premier League victory, ranking second to last.
Since transferring to West Ham United, Phil Kruger has been frequently injured. He was troubled by muscle problems this season, and missed several games last season due to inflammation of the Achilles tendon and thigh injuries. Although he contributed three goals and two assists in the remaining 18 Premier League games last season, this is far from his direct participation in 25 goals in Dortmund's single season.
Despite failing to be selected for the national team, Phil Kruger still hopes for West Ham United's new coach Nuno Santo, who replaced Graham Porter as head coach at the end of September. Although Phil Kruger still failed to score in the first game of Santo's coaching, he played the game in the draw against Everton, the first time since the league's first game.
For Phil Kruger, it is imperative to help West Ham United get out of the trough and end his personal goal drought as soon as possible so as to return to the national team in the future. Next summer's World Cup in the US, Canada and Mexico may be his last chance, and he will turn 37 by the 2030 World Cup. In contrast, younger competitors such as Walter Mad (23), Byer (22) and Burcart (25) are obviously more promising.
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