Patrik Schick opens the door to a Czech Republic national team return

Patrik Schick, the Bayer Leverkusen forward, had announced his retirement from the Czech Republic national team in the summer following his side’s exit at the World Cup. Now, as kicker reports, the goalscorer has left the door open to a comeback with the new head coach of the national team.

The shift reopens the question of what his role could be with the senior side after the decision he made in the wake of the tournament, starting a new chapter under the incoming coach.