Mario Gotze does not hide his joy being able to wear both club and national team jerseys again.
In the final of the 2014 World Cup, the midfielder who brought victory to the Germans missed most of the last two seasons due to injuries, but now he is back on his feet.
In the starting lineup of Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, he started seven matches, and he will represent his country for the first time this year on Friday.
"After the Confederations Cup and the qualifying cycle, we are well prepared," Gotze said. "I am happy to be back and I think we are on the right track. Now we will have two tough tests against two good opponents."
"It is important for me to perform not only in the club, but also in the national team. I am happy to be back, playing in the Bundesliga again and hopefully also in the national team. I am looking forward to the coming years."
Lately, Gotze has suffered from metabolic disorders that have affected his muscles.
