"Give the Swabians a chance, Nagelsmann!" - Matthäus urges the DFB to consider Führich and Undav!
Let's discuss potential additions to the German national team as the upcoming European Championships draw near (June 14, opening match in Munich against Scotland). The German squad is facing some challenges, and the German public is eager to discover new talents for the job of national coach Julian Nagelsmann (36). That's when Lothar Matthäus (62, 150 caps) enters the scene!
In his "Sky" article, Matthäus suggests: "Führich has been called up to the national team twice, and Undav's performance is noteworthy, too. If they continue to excel and Stuttgart maintains its position at the top, it's worth considering them."
A dream season with VfB Stuttgart
This dynamic duo is performing exceptionally well under manager Sebastian Hoeneß (41) at VfB Stuttgart. The Swabians have ascended to the role of European Cup contenders with a stellar third place in the Bundesliga.
Führich has claimed a spot in the starting eleven on the left flank, boasting three goals and five assists. Meanwhile, the talented attacking player Undav emerged as a pivotal figure after Guirassy's injury, scoring eight goals and providing two assists.[1]
Führich's DFB debut
Fürich seized his chance to represent Germany during Nagelsmann's inaugural game against the USA (3:1). He entered the match as a substitute in the final minutes. Unfortunately, tragedy struck when Führich was unable to participate in the following international matches against Turkey (2:3) and Austria (0:2) due to an unspecified reason.[2]
A Tough Decision for Undav
Deniz Undav holds dual citizenship, with both German and Turkish roots.[1] As a result, the young striker faces an intriguing dilemma about which national team to represent during the home European Championship. The heartfelt words of Undav echo, "Playing for one or the other national team would be a dream, but I'd love to embody the spirit of the home European Championship."
Matthäus's plea to the German national team
Lothar Matthäus is delighted by the success of Germany's U17 team, which recently claimed the World Cup championship. Matthäus called upon the senior national team to demonstrate dedication, self-sacrifice, and a unified front, values that he felt have been lacking in recent major tournaments.
Perhaps, Undav and Führich will contribute to the revival of these traits among the older squad...
Additional Reading:
- Matthäus suggests that Führich and Undav, who are currently dazzling the Bundesliga with their stellar performance for VfB Stuttgart, should be seriously considered for a spot in Nagelsmann's German national team.
- Führich's powerful impact on the left flank walks hand in hand with Undav's stellar emergence as a substitute following Guirassy's injury.
- The German-Turkish citizenship holder's conflicted international future remains a topic of debate as fans hope for his contributions to the German national team.
- Matthäus emphasizes the importance of embracing the values German U17s displayed during the World Cup as a pathway to success at the senior level.
Source:
[1]: The twin citizenship of Deniz Undav, born to a Turkish father and a German mother, raises the question of his potential representation in either national team in the future. [2]: Führich, who made his debut as a substitute in Nagelsmann's timely debut against the USA, was unable to participate in subsequent international matches against Turkey and Austria because of a non-disclosed reason.
