Germany's Julian Nagelsmann still weighs Deniz Undav's starting role
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 11:50 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is considering Deniz Undav's role as the team continues in the FIFA World Cup. Despite Undav's two late-game goals securing a 2-1 victory over Ivory Coast and a spot in the knockout stages, Nagelsmann remains cautious about altering his lineup. Undav's impactful performance off the bench has sparked debate about whether he should replace Kai Havertz as a starter. Germany aims to find a consistent center forward as they prepare for their next match.
- •Germany defeated Ivory Coast 2-1 to reach knockout stages.
- •Deniz Undav scored both goals in the comeback victory.
- •Julian Nagelsmann has not committed to making Undav a starter.
- •Germany needs a consistent center forward ahead of next matches.
- •Undav’s impact has been strong despite limited playing time.
- 11:50 PMYahoo Sports — Germany coach Julian Naglesmann is still not ready to start Deniz Undav
"Despite having the most goal contributions this World Cup, Deniz Undav is still not guaranteed to start for Germany.
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