The Bayern Munich defender has been dropped by national team boss Joachim Low - and a club legend believes his time as an international may be up
Lothar Matthaus fears Jerome Boateng may not get back in the Germany squad while Joachim Low remains in charge.
The German national team coach has left the Bayern Munich centre-back out of his squad for the friendly with Russia on November 15 and the Nations League clash with Holland four days later.
He believes the defender, 30, needs a break from international football after suffering issues with form and fitness.