'We Were Not Stable Enough': Germany Star Reveals The Impact Toni Kroos Has Made For Team At Euros

Germany are all set to face Spain in a heavyweight contest in the Quarterfinals of Euro 2024 on Friday. Germany weathered Denmark storm and emerged victorious 2-0 to progress into Quarterfinal of the tournament. Germany making it to the Quarterfinal at Euro 2024 is the farthest they have reached in a major tournament since Euro 2016. 

One of the biggest reasons behind Germany's revival at their home tournament at Euro 2024 has been the return of Maestro midfielder Toni Kroos. Germany's star winger has revealed the change 2014 World Cup winner with Germany and the six time Champions League winner has brought to the team. 

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Toni Kroos' impact in Germany's revival 

For the past 8 years, the German National Team had gone through a very rough patch at major competitions having failed to make it out of the group stages at 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia and 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. They were also knocked out by England in the Round of 16 of Euro 2020. 

Toni Kroos following that Euro debacle had announced his retirement from international football. But given Germany hosting the Euro 2024, Toni Kroos came out of international retirement and was back in Julian Nagelsmann's squad.  

Germany's star winger Leroy Sane ahead of the massive clash against Spain spoke highly about his teammate and revealed the big difference Toni Kroos has made for the side. 

“Calmness, control. Everyone knows what quality Toni has. Before, we were not stable enough. Toni has completely taken away this weakness. We are all very happy that he has come back and made us stronger”, said Leroy Sane. 

Leroy Sane's statements paint a big picture of how crucial Toni Kroos' return for the German National side has been as they look to win the Euros on home turf.  

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Toni Kroos came out of retirment but in May he announced that he will be retiring from both Club football and International at the end of Euros, putting an end to one of the most iconic careers in sport.