After being selected for the German team's European Cup roster, Dortmund center Phil Kruger was interviewed by Sky Sports Germany.
Talking about the contact with the national team coach Nagelsmann
In the past year, this has been a gradual process. In the last national team, I already knew very well what my role was and where I was needed, and they also gave me a good feeling about participating in the European Cup. There was contact between us and then I received a message confirming my inclusion in the squad. I am so happy, so grateful, and hope the next two months are filled with joy.
Talking about Schlotterbeck, who was also selected for the European Cup roster
This is what he deserves, otherwise the national team coach would not do this. I'm really happy for him. It's good for me to have a Dortmund teammate and for him to be able to get something like this this season is great.
Talking about participating in the local European Cup and Champions League finals
This cannot be a coincidence. If you maintain your level, keep performing, score goals, stand out...that's an achievement I'm proud of. This can only be successful if you have a well-functioning team around you, there are many factors at play. There are a lot of world-class players past and present who have never played in a Champions League final or a European Championship on home soil and I'm lucky that I did and I'm grateful for that.
Farewell to Reus at home in the final round of the Bundesliga
This is the last game before the Champions League final. We will do our best to play the game well. We want to give the fans a happy ending at home, we want to give Reus an unforgettable farewell, it will be a good day, we will go all out and play a good game.
Talking about playing the Champions League final at Wembley
We had a few days off and could relax a bit. You play a semifinal and your body is ready, but then you feel the tension drop. Now that we are training together again, we have to prepare for this game and give our best performance.
