Germany have dropped Wolfsburg forward Max Kruse from their squad for the forthcoming international friendlies against England and Italy.
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Wolfsburg Max Kruse dropped from Germany squad
Max Kruse has been dropped by Germany boss Joachim Low after the Wolfsburg forward "behaved unprofessionally once again".
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Kruse was recently fined by his by his club in relation to an off-field incident, with Wolfsburg sporting director Klaus Allofs explaining: "Max does need to correct a few things."
German media carried stories over the weekend about Kruse celebrating his 28th birthday in Berlin before joining up with the national team and boss Joachim Low has taken a dim view.
"Even last week, I made it clear to Max Kruse what I expect from him, both on and off the pitch," Low said in a DFB statement.
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"I want players to focus on football and the Euros, even between games.
"Last weekend's incident goes against my expectations. Max has once again behaved unprofessionally and I do not accept it.
"The European Championships are on the horizon and we have big goals as a team.
"We need players who are focused and aware of their status as a role model."
Germany team manager Oliver Bierhoff added that the national setup had "closely coordinated" with Allofs and Wolfsburg coach Dieter Hecking over the decision.??
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