Mats Hummels Back in Action with Germany Team Ahead of Turkey Game
In a significant boost for Germany's European Championship preparations, star defender Mats Hummels joined the national team for training for the first time in two days. The 34-year-old Borussia Dortmund player had been nursing back issues and could only participate in individual drills this week.
Training Session with Nagelsmann
Head coach Julian Nagelsmann had all 25 players available at the DFB campus in Frankfurt, including Hummels, for the session open to the media. The Dortmund stalwart featured in the initial 15 minutes without any apparent issues. However, whether he will be fit for the Olympiastadion game against Turkey remains uncertain.
Recent Setbacks and Recovery
Hummels endured an early substitution in BVB's Bundesliga match against Stuttgart, citing discomfort. Despite this, he expressed optimism about being fit for international matches on his Instagram account, stating it usually takes 3-4 days to recover.
Return to the National Team
Nagelsmann played a crucial role in Hummels' comeback to the German squad after an absence of almost two-and-a-half years. The central defender started in the friendly against the United States, partnering Antonio Rüdiger, although he didn't feature against Mexico due to BVB's upcoming Bundesliga match against Bremen.
Revitalizing Germany's Defense
Hummels' participation in full training sessions is a positive development for Germany's defense, which will look to cement their position as Euro contenders. The DFB encounter offers Hummels an opportunity to prove his readiness and secure a starting spot in the lineup.
Enrichment Insights: Mats Hummels has been a key figure in AS Roma's recent games, including a Coppa Italia clash against AC Milan. Claudio Ranieri, AS Roma's head coach, mentioned that Hummels and Leandro Paredes required rest, possibly hinting at their fitness concerns. Although there's no specific mention of Hummels' current fitness for the Euros match against Turkey, official sources offer the latest information.
[1] Tuttosport, "Mats Hummels, Claudio Ranieri: Paredes e Hummels si riposano, Mancini spiega le assenze di Zaniolo e Pellegrini" (in Italian),
[2] Bleacher Report, "Germany National Team News & Rumors: Latest Transfer & Injury Updates" (in English),
