Julian Nagelsmann insisted Deniz Undav’s role in the Germany team will not change ahead of the World Cup, despite his winner against Ghana on Monday.<\/p>\n
Undav scored in the 88th minute to secure a 2-1 win for Germany in Stuttgart, where he plays his club football, after Kai Havertz opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the first half.<\/p>\n
Germany have now won their last seven matches, their longest winning run since they won eight consecutive games under Hansi Flick between September 2021 and March 2022.<\/p>\n
Despite his crucial impact for Germany, Undav was not as influential as he would have hoped to be after replacing Serge Gnabry at half-time.<\/p>\n
The striker registered the least touches (13) and completed passes (six) for his side, while his goal was the only shot he recorded.<\/p>\n
Nagelsmann was adamant that Undav’s winner would not change much, if anything, ahead of the World Cup this summer.<\/p>\n
“He did what he often does in Stuttgart. He wasn’t very involved. I don’t think he was at all until then. But then he scored, that’s what he’s there for,” said the Germany boss on Undav.<\/p>\n
“That’s the crucial thing, that he can take advantage of chances when the opponent is a bit tired. He did what a goalscorer has to do.<\/p>\n
“But as I said before, I think if he already has 70 minutes in his legs, then it will be difficult.<\/p>\n
“We have defined roles. And I must stick to them in the next two matches before the World Cup, otherwise I can forget about my credibility.<\/p>\n
“If I then do everything differently, there\u2019s no point in having the discussion about roles in the first place.”<\/p>\n
Undav was cheered by the home crowd when he was substituted on for the second half, though team-mate Leroy Sane was jeered during his introduction in the 78th minute.<\/p>\n
Sane provided the assist for Undav’s winner, and the Stuttgart striker hopes the fans support Sane going forward.<\/p>\n
“I thank the fans for chanting my name. That made me happy,” said Undav.<\/p>\n
“But hopefully next time they don’t boo Leroy Sane. That was a pity.<\/p>\n
“Leroy is part of the team, just like myself, every player and every staff member. We should support everyone.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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