Per Mertesacker's name still resonates in Germany. Despite never dropped a race since February 11 last, he still pocketed a call to strengthen "Tim Panzer".
Mertesacker should berakrab the Arsenal bench, even the operating room, after getting an ankle injury. Muscle ligament damage.
"We've talked to Per and he is trying hard to return to peak fitness," said Joachim Loew told the BBC.
Coach "Die Nationalmannschaft" call-back 27-year-old bomber in conjunction with FC Koeln, Lukas Podolski, who make sure "The Gunners" as a team for next season.
"I have been discussing with Mertesacker and coach Arsene Wenger yesterday. Per will fly and joined the German squad in Sardinia, Friday (05/11/2012)," Loew said again.
They are optimistic that the player will be back to peak condition and hope it will be achieved within the next few weeks.
German squad in the bag this time, Loew put 27 names total. Four players and the final squad for the Euro will be announced on 29 May.
Loew also include young Schalke midfielder was 18, Julian Draxler, and brought young goalkeeper Borussia Moenchengladbach 19 years old, Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Both of them have never played for the national team.
Ex-Manchester United youth player Ron-Robert Zieler also included in the squad, was the former Manchester City defender Jerome Boateng wing.