Marco Reus admits he has mixed feelings looking back on Germany’s 2014 FIFA World Cup triumph, but is determined to make the most of his chance at Russia 2018 following a tortuous career chapter with injury. The 29-year-old is poised to make his first appearance at the finals after a partial ankle ligament tear sustained on the eve of the tournament dashed his hopes of playing in Brazil four years ago.
His Borussia Dortmund team mate Mario Gotze held aloft a shirt with his name on it after his extra-time goal earned Germany their fourth world title.
“I remember it well,” Reus said at Germany’s pre-tournament media day on Wednesday. “It wasn’t nice for me not being there, but on the other hand it was great to see the guys lift the trophy.”