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Matthäus Urges World Cup Call-Up for Deniz Undav After Stuttgart’s Porto Defeat

Nagelsmann has not committed to the central striker role he labeled a Baustelle.

Overview

  • Germany’s record caps holder told RTL that Undav should be in the World Cup squad, saying the striker’s numbers make the argument.
  • Undav has produced 20 goals and 12 assists in 35 competitive matches for Stuttgart this season.
  • In a recent Kicker interview, Nagelsmann called the No. 9 position unsettled and did not mention Undav when discussing options.
  • Undav has expressed frustration that his center-forward output is overlooked, saying he delivers weekly yet is rarely cited for the role.
  • Stuttgart lost the Europa League round of 16 first leg to Porto 1-2, with next week’s return in Porto offering Undav another showcase before nominations.