Deniz Undav's Phone Still Awaits the Ring from Coach Nagelsmann
In VfB's triumphant 2:1 against Eintracht Frankfurt, Deniz Undav (27) found the back of the net within the first 58 seconds. Overjoyed, he made a phone call, but it wasn't to the national coach, Julian Nagelsmann (36). Just a jolly joke, Undav explained.
Undav's joy knows no bounds. As the Bundesliga's top German striker, boasting seven goals, and netting on average every 68 minutes, he outshines even Bayern's prolific Harry Kane and 15-goal man, Serhou Guirassy. Lothar Matthäus (62) applauded VfB's formidable goalscoring duo, hailing it as the league's most dangerous.
Guirassy, Banished to the Bench
Henry's Guirassy, who scored every 46 minutes in the Bundesliga, warmed the bench during the game against Eintracht Frankfurt. Undav, on the other hand, seized the opportunity, bagging his second brace in the Bundesliga. VfB's teammates raved about his scoring abilities, with Maximilian Mittelstädt (26) praising his contributions.
Undav's Unlikely Path to the Bundesliga
He nearly quit football as a youngster, struggling at Werder Bremen, and contemplated calling it quits. But Undav persevered, making his way up from the Third Division with SV Meppen and Belgian club Union Saint-Gilloise, eventually landing at Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League. His dream of playing Bundesliga football became a reality when he moved to VfB.
His extraordinary journey contributes to his current success. Affirming his joy, Undav noted, "I savor every chance to play in the Bundesliga. Life couldn't be better at the moment."
The Quest for Nagelsmann's Call
Undav is still in the dark about whether he'll hear from Nagelsmann. With the opportunity to play for both nations, Undav's standout performance merits consideration, but the call isn't arriving just yet. "You should ask the national coach," Undav maintained, committed to giving his best to VfB. As great form fuels his dreams of the national team, the wait for that call continues.
Deni Undav was contacted by Julian Nagelsmann for the German national team in 2023 and 2024, but there's no mention of a direct contact in 2023.
- Despite his remarkable performance in the Bundesliga, Deniz Undav hasn't been contacted by Julian Nagelsmann for the German national team, as he revealed after VfB Stuttgart's thrilling victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.
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Deniz Undav was contacted by Julian Nagelsmann for the German national team in 2023 and 2024. Specifically, he was among seven VfB Stuttgart players selected for the national team during this period, but there's no clear indication that he was contacted directly by Nagelsmann for the first time in 2023.
