"Germany, here's your new hopefuls!" - Matthäus suggests Nagelsmann considers these two stars!
Bringing the Swabian touch to the summer spectacular 2.0!
With our very own European Championships just around the corner (June 14, opening match against Scotland in Munich), the whole of Germany is buzzing about fresh faces to boost national coach Julian Nagelsmann's (36) squad. And who better to dish out advice than our very own record international Lothar Matthäus (62, 150 caps)?
As Matthäus pens down his thoughts in "Sky", he puts forward a compelling case for two Stuttgart stars: Führich and Undav. Matthäus argues, "Füh dich has already had a taste of the national team, and Undav is another to keep an eye on. If they retain their incredible form and Stuttgart stays at the top of the Bundesliga game, it's worth pondering over them."
So what makes these two such a hot topic for discussion?
Under the masterful guidance of coach Sebastian Hoeneß (41), Stuttgart has transformed into a European heavyweight contender (currently in 3rd place in the Bundesliga), and these two players are driving the train.
When it comes to dominating the left flank, Führich has become an unstoppable force, netting three goals and dishing out five assists in every single game. On the other hand, Attacker Undav started out as a substitute for top shooter Guirassy (27), but stepped into the limelight when tragedy struck, bagging eight goals and contributing two assists.
The Man Behind the Match-Winning Duo
Führich’s DFB debut shone bright in Nagelsmann's inaugural match against the USA (3:1) as a substitute. Alas, tragedy struck on his subsequent DFB assignments against Turkey (2:3) and Austria (0:2). Undav was invited for the national team roster but had to pull out due to an unexpected impediment.
The National Team Dilemma
The Twist In the Tale: The international Future of Undav is up for grabs. With his Turkish and German passports on the table, it's a mystery as to which nation he'll choose to represent in the upcoming European Championships. Undav: "I'd love to play for either team. But I'd truly cherish the opportunity to represent my home nation during the European Championship."
Lothar Matthäus Urges Virtue in Men's Football
Continuing on in his column, Matthäus was pleased with our U17s' World Cup triumph – and gave the boys a fair share of advice for the men's team as well. "I don't want to compare the two, but in terms of their relentless spirit, their unity, their selfless teamwork, and their performance as a unit, we've been missing that in the men's team in recent major tournaments."
Perhaps the two Swabians will restore some of that admirable passion to the men's team soon ...
Expert Insights
- Matthäus believes that Führich and Undav, currently shining brightly with VfB Stuttgart in the Bundesliga, should earn a ticket to Nagelsmann's German national team.
- The Bundesliga sensation Führich has opened the scoring in every Stuttgart game, while Undav has taken the mantle as the top striker following Guirassy's injury.
- Matthäus commended both players' performances in VfB Stuttgart, emphasizing their importance to the team's third-place position in the Bundesliga.
- He also highlighted Führich's impact in his substitute appearance in Nagelsmann's debut against the USA, as well as Undav's nomination for the subsequent matches against Turkey and Austria.
- Though there have been speculations about Undav's international future, his future allegiance remains unclear. Being eligible to play for both German and Turkish teams, his desire to represent Germany in the European Championship has yet to be determined.
- Matthäus praised the German U17s for their stunning World Cup win and urged the senior team to mimic their unrelenting spirit, teamwork, and unity in upcoming major tournaments.
- Some DFB fans pin their hopes on the success of Stuttgart duo Führich and Undav, believing their move to the DFB team could bring forth even better performances in the future.
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Undav has previously shown his loyalty to Germany, having made appearances for the U21 German national team. However, information about his preference for the European Championships remains unclear. With his strong performances in the German Bundesliga and ties to both nations, the decision can prove to be a tricky one.
