Niko Kovac expects call-up, Felix Nmecha set for Germany return | OneFootball

As part of a larger rotation with five changes in the starting lineup compared to the 2-0 victory on Saturday at 1. FSV Mainz 05, Felix Nmecha also found himself on the bench for Borussia Dortmund at kickoff on Wednesday evening in the match against Athletic Bilbao. However, coach Niko Kovac had a special explanation for managing the workload of his midfield strategist.

“Felix will certainly, in my opinion, be called up to the national team – that’s my personal feeling. Therefore, you also have to manage his energy here,” commented Kovac before kickoff regarding Nmecha’s spot on the bench, possibly hinting between the lines that he had already been informed by national coach Julian Nagelsmann about the 24-year-old’s return to the DFB squad.

Last Appearance in Early June

During the course of Thursday morning, Nagelsmann will announce his squad for the upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against Luxembourg (October 10 in Sinsheim) and Northern Ireland (October 13 in Belfast). The national coach has already revealed that Nico Schlotterbeck will be back after his injury break. Nmecha’s comeback would now also be a sign to BVB that the very positive development of Kovac’s team is being noticed by the DFB as well.

Nmecha already made his debut for the DFB team in March 2023 under Hans-Dieter Flick, but to date has only made four senior international appearances, admittedly also due to various injury setbacks. Most recently, the former Wolfsburg player was in action for Germany for about 20 minutes in early June during the 2-1 defeat in the Nations League semi-final against Portugal.

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