Klopp suggests Undav starts over Musiala for Germany in World Cup opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller advocate for Deniz Undav to start for Germany in their upcoming World Cup match against Curaçao. Klopp stated that Undav is a viable option due to his ability to play effectively as a number 10. He emphasized this in a discussion with broadcaster Magenta. Müller, a World Cup champion, echoed Klopp's sentiments, noting that he believes Undav possesses an innate ability that could benefit the team. Musiala has struggled since suffering a leg injury last July, which has limited his match performances.
- •Deniz Undav is recommended to start against Curaçao by Klopp and Müller.
- •Klopp highlighted Undav's potential as a number 10 in the lineup.
- •Musiala's recent struggles are attributed to his recovery from a leg injury.
- •Germany's World Cup opener is scheduled for this weekend.
- 11:30 AMYahoo Sports — Deniz Undav appreciates backing from Thomas Müller, Jürgen Klopp
- 10:17 AMYahoo Sports — Matthaüs hits out at Müller and Klopp's plea for Undav to start Curaçao game
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Undav instead of Musiala: Klopp suggests Germany make a change
"Germany attacker Deniz Undav is likely to be on the bench for the World Cup opener against Curaçao on Sunday, but he did hear the commentary from Thomas Müller and Jürgen Klopp stating that he should start over Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala. The VfB Stuttgart goal scorer appreciated the sentiment. “First of all, I […]
"Deniz Undav should start for Germany in their World Cup opener against Curaçao instead of Jamal Musiala, top TV pundits Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller said on Thursday. Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach Klopp told broadcaster Magenta: "We put Undav into the equation because he can play as a number 10.
"During a World Cup broadcast on Magenta TV, Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller put together their ideal Germany lineup for Sunday, picking Deniz Undav instead of Jamal Musiala.The idea was that Musiala ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 11:30 AMDeniz Undav appreciates backing from Thomas Müller, Jürgen Klopp
Germany attacker Deniz Undav is likely to be on the bench for the World Cup opener against Curaçao on Sunday, but he did hear the commentary from Thomas Müller and Jürgen Klopp stating that he should start over Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala. The VfB Stuttgart goal scorer appreciated the sentiment. “First of all, I […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 10:17 AMMatthaüs hits out at Müller and Klopp's plea for Undav to start Curaçao game
During a World Cup broadcast on Magenta TV, Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller put together their ideal Germany lineup for Sunday, picking Deniz Undav instead of Jamal Musiala.The idea was that Musiala ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:10 PMUndav instead of Musiala: Klopp suggests Germany make a change
Deniz Undav should start for Germany in their World Cup opener against Curaçao instead of Jamal Musiala, top TV pundits Jürgen Klopp and Thomas Müller said on Thursday. Former Borussia Dortmund and Liverpool coach Klopp told broadcaster Magenta: "We put Undav into the equation because he can play as a number 10.
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