Borussia's comeback kid: Stöger fights for a World Cup spot | OneFootball

Kevin Stöger has once again become a key pillar for Borussia Mönchengladbach just in time for the season’s final stretch. After his stunning goal from 25 meters and a strong performance in the derby against Cologne, the midfield playmaker has fought his way back into the starting lineup. But alongside securing Bundesliga survival with Borussia, Stöger is pursuing another goal: a return to the Austrian national team.

“Maybe in the end I can celebrate twice: with Borussia and over taking part in the World Cup,” Stöger told 'Bild'. However, the road there is rocky. National team coach Ralf Rangnick left the veteran out of the squad for the upcoming friendlies against Ghana and South Korea, naming him only as a standby option. Instead, preference was given to the young dual-national recruits Paul Wanner (PSV Eindhoven) and Carney Chukwuemeka (BVB).

Stöger is not letting that discourage him. He knows he has to deliver top performances in the remaining seven Bundesliga matches to edge out the young talents. “We can handle pressure,” said the Gladbach man defiantly. For his big dream of playing at the World Cup, he now has to prove that he can show his quality over the full 90 minutes.

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