Werder Bremen keeper Tim Wiese has hit out at national trainer Joachim Löw after being left out of the German squad for the Euro 2008 qualifier against Wales.
The 25 year old was not selected to face Wales and Romania in the coming week and has vented his frustration and anger in the German media.
"I've given up hope of making the national team," Wiese told ‘Bild’.
"I obviously don't seem to fit in there.
"I've been playing at a constantly high level in both the Bundesliga and the UEFA Champion's League over the last 18 months.
"Instead of me, someone like (Timo) Hildebrand gets nominated who is only on the bench at Valencia, or (Robert) Enke who plays for a mid-table team in Hannover.
"I've been playing at the top level both nationally and internationally and just don't understand what's going on," he added.
Germany manager Oliver Bierhoff reacted calmly to Wiese's outburst, insisting that the Bremen keeper did have a future with the national side.
"He shouldn't give up on the national team too quickly. Things can happen very quickly in football and he is still one of the players we are looking at," he explained.
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