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Undav has 3 goals and 2 assists off bench and still can't gain spot in Germany's starting lineup
Deniz Undav has 3 goals and 2 assists in 69 minutes, but Julian Nagelsmann says Germany will keep its planned rotations.
- Despite recording three goals and two assists in just 69 minutes of World Cup play, 29-year-old striker Deniz Undav has not earned a place in Germany's starting lineup.
- Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has clinched Group E and plans only forced lineup changes, emphasizing that rotation is necessary despite acknowledging Undav deserves to start.
- Undav averages a goal contribution every 13.8 minutes, a rate topping Lionel Messi , Kylian Mbappé , and Erling Haaland at the tournament.
- Germany will start the knockout phase on Monday at Foxborough, Massachusetts, while Ecuador likely needs a victory in their group stage finale to reach the next round.
- Seeking a 12th straight victory, Germany aims to match the team record set in 1979-80, a historic milestone that underscores the team's current tournament dominance.
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Undav has 3 goals and 2 assists off bench and still can't gain spot in Germany's starting lineup
Deniz Undav has been impressive at the World Cup, scoring three goals and providing two assists in just 69 minutes.
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Chance for Deniz Undav - who could start for Germany?
After coming off the bench to score three goals and provide two assists in Germany’s opening two FIFA World Cup 2026 games, Deniz Undav is set to start against Ecuador on Thursday. According to information from Bild, Undav will start ahead of Jamal Musiala in the No. 10 position, where he played following his introduction against Ivory Coast on Matchday 2. There’s also a chance that Felix Nmecha, who has shone for Julian Nagelsmann in North Amer…
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