It appears that Bayern Munich midfielder Tom Bischof was the recipient of the unkindest cut from the German national team.
At this time last season, Bischof was a prime contender to make the World Cup team, but it appears that a season playing mostly out of position cost the youngster an opportunity to make the trip to North America.
“He often played at Bayern in a different position to the one we need him here. I told him he was really close. We discussed his name until the last moment. I think he played just
30% of possible minutes, he will certainly play more in the future. He will also play major tournaments for Germany in the future. I rate him highly. Of course, he was sad and frustrated, but he reacted well. He will have a big future,” Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “We have many talented players who have what it takes to play in a World Cup. Be it Said (El Mala), Assan (Ouédraogo), or Tom. We didn’t call them up for various reasons. There’s a lot of competition for Tom’s position. I think the appearances he made have been good. But he hasn’t played in many crucial matches. I told him he was incredibly close. I think very highly of him.”
If Bischof had stayed with Hoffenheim for one more season, would he have made the team? Probably. If he had made the move to another club aside of Bayern Munich where he played minutes in big games, would he have had a better chance? Almost certainly.
It will be a tough pill to swallow for 20-year-old, but he did win a Bundesliga title and could clinch a DFB-Pokal crown this weekend as well. Not all was lost for the midfielder even if he fees like it at the moment.
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