Will Nagelsmann spring a surprise? These strikers eye World Cup spots
Will Nagelsmann spring a surprise? These strikers eye World Cup spots It will be less than two months before Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann announces his provisional World Cup squad in mid-May. In the coming days, the DFB stars will have one last chance to stake their claim in a national team shirt against Switzerland and Ghana.
Particular attention will be on Germany’s attack. According to a recent 'Sky' report, Nick Woltemade and Kai Havertz are considered absolute certainties there. Despite a goal drought at club level, Woltemade still enjoys Nagelsmann’s trust, while Havertz stands out above all for his enormous versatility.
Behind them, things get really interesting. Deniz Undav is having an outstanding season at VfB Stuttgart, but he still has to prove himself in the DFB team. The 29-year-old therefore needs to deliver in the upcoming friendlies!
Meanwhile, two veterans could provide a big surprise. According to 'Sky', both Tim Kleindienst and Niclas Füllkrug are likely to be nominated for the provisional squad. The aim is said to be to “keep a World Cup chance open for both of them until the very end.
” If either of the two old hands actually travels to the USA, it would be close to a sensation. Füllkrug has scored just a single competitive goal this season. Kleindienst, on the other hand, has played only six minutes across all competitions due to persistent knee problems.