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Henrichs has not ticked off World Cup - hope from Nagelsmann?

Henrichs has not ticked off World Cup - hope from Nagelsmann?
Benjamin Henrichs celebrates after his goal against Hoffenheim. (Archive picture) / Photo: Julius Frick/dpa
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Benjamin Henrichs was injured for 13 months and is currently a reserve at RB Leipzig. Nevertheless, his goal is to take part in the World Cup. What role does a phone call with the national team coach play?

Benjamin Henrichs, who has been injured for a long time, has not yet ticked off his participation in the World Cup and apparently draws hope from a mysterious telephone conversation with the national coach. "But I'm confident that I can still jump on the World Cup bandwagon. I'll give it my all, day in, day out," the RB Leipzig professional told Kicker.

Henrichs was out of action from December 2024 to January 2026 with a torn Achilles tendon. Since then, he has made ten appearances for Leipzig, but has only started twice. "My performances when I came on as a substitute were decent, but in terms of pure playing time, I need to get more to be considered for the national team again," said Henrichs.

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Silence over the phone call

The 29-year-old's hopes for the World Cup are apparently based on a phone call with Julian Nagelsmann. The national coach was in contact with Henrichs before the recent nominations for the international matches in Switzerland (4:3) and against Ghana. "We spoke a bit," said the defensive player. He did not want to reveal any more about the conversation.

However, the phone call apparently meant that Henrichs' participation in the World Cup remains an issue despite competitors such as captain Joshua Kimmich, Stuttgart's Josha Vagnoman and his team-mate Ridle Baku. "It would be a disappointment for me if I wasn't included," said the RB professional. "During the injury break, I often thought about what it would be like to be at the World Cup."

He sees his flexibility as his trump card. Henrichs can not only defend at right-back, but also on the other side and also help out in defensive midfield. "I'm ready for the competition. The World Cup is my big dream," said Henrichs. His homework list includes working on his speed and agility, which he has lost somewhat due to his long injury.

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