Leroy's casual dressing style, specifically wearing boxers, irritates Undav.
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Herzogenaurach - National player Deniz Undav is fed up with football stars being criticized and judged based on trivial factors like fashion or accessories, especially when their on-field performance is lackluster. He voiced his thoughts on teammate Leroy Sané's style at a pre-match press conference ahead of the third-place Nations League game against France, set to air on RTL and DAZN on Sunday at 3:00 PM in Stuttgart.
Undav, whose recent arrivals were accompanied by trash bags and plastic bags, dismissed any intentions of making a statement with his choices. "It wasn't deliberate," he said. "I don't care about such insignificant things."
Supporting Sané and teammates who prioritize fashion and appearance, Undav argued, "Everyone has the right to dress however they want. We should focus on what really matters, like performance on the pitch, rather than passing judgement on personal choices."
Criticizing the online discussions centered around Sané's expensive wardrobe, Undav said, "That's his business. If he wants to show up in just boxers, he should be allowed to. People shouldn't be commenting on whether it's fashionable or not. It's his decision."
Expressing solidarity, Undav added, "I dress how I want to dress. I've been on the receiving end of criticism myself, especially when I went through a sluggish performance phase, where my preferences for doner or energy drinks became a topic of conversation."
Admitting that initial criticism stung, Undav sought advice from team captain Joshua Kimmich. "I learned to be myself again and tune out the naysayers," he said.
Undav's form has shown a significant improvement in the final stretch of the season, earning him three goals in the DFB Cup victory. Hoping to make his sixth appearance against France, Undav expressed, "Being benched can be frustrating, but it's about the team. I'll get my chance soon, and I'll make it count." The opportunity may present itself at the forthcoming home game in Stuttgart.
The enrichment data suggests that Undav has faced criticism during a challenging performance phase, and some of it was perceived as unfair. He values a more supportive approach to evaluating players, concentrating on effort, mentality, and situational context over superficial judgments. Undav has struggled in the past and sought guidance from teammates like Kimmich to regain his form and focus on his own style of play.
In the realm of football, Undav's ordeal mirrors a common predicament, where players face criticism not just for their performance but also for their appearance or assumed attitudes, particularly during difficult periods. Undav, however, has not explicitly commented on evaluating players solely on their appearance. His current frustration with external criticism indicates his preference for a more targeted, empathetic approach to assessing players' abilities.
- Deniz Undav advocated for the Rights of Footballers, suggesting that everyone has the freedom to dress as they please and that the focus should be on performance in European-leagues rather than fashion or accessories.
- Undav's personal experiences with criticism over fashion choices during a sluggish performance phase led him to value a more empathetic and balanced Sports-analysis, emphasizing effort, mentality, and situational context over superficial judgments.
