Füllkrug returns to national team with Klopp after scoring for Werder Bremen, recalls Milan experience: "Never unhappy, but too many injuries"
This is a true rebirth, a story only football can tell. Niclas Füllkrug's trajectory in recent seasons has been unexpected: after a bleak and unlucky spell at Milan, the striker has once again become a key figure for Werder Bremen in his home country and for the German national team. Head coach Jürgen Klopp has thus recalled him to the national team for the crucial UEFA Nations League matches against Serbia and the Netherlands.
It's all a rich reward for the striker born in '93. So far, he has scored 13 goals in 11 appearances for Werder Bremen, averaging a goal every 64 minutes. In an interview at the German national team training camp, Füllkrug also reflected on his time in Milan.
Here's what he said about his experience with the Rossoneri and his personal growth after moving away from home: "Milan? I was never unhappy during my time playing abroad. I'm very grateful for that experience because life isn't just about football. Of course, football is important, but when you live abroad, you can still separate your personal and professional life. I have many positive memories from those two years. The biggest problem was that I struggled to stay fit. I didn't forget how to play football during that time."