Hoeneß on Mittelstädt and Führich's Germany snub, coy on Nübel's future
Hoeneß on Mittelstädt and Führich's Germany snub, coy on Nübel's future Sebastian Hoeneß has revealed he he can't quite understand how Maximilian Mittelstädt and Chris Führich have been left out of Julian Nagelsmann's squad for the 2026 World Cup. The VfB Stuttgart coach, speaking in his press conference ahead of their DFB-Pokal final clash with Bayern Munich , discussed the call but in a non-conflictual manner. “National coach Julian Nagelsmann's decision must be accepted.
Of course, I can assess how Chris Führich and Maxi Mittelstädt are performing in training and with us. “They didn't let their omission [from Germany's squad] affect them; rather, it felt like it motivated them for tomorrow's game,” Hoeneß explained, regarding the duo. On the uncertain future of Bayern loanee Alex Nübel , Hoeneß senses it hasn't affected the goalkeeper who is just as prepared as any of his teammates to reclaim their cup title.
“I have no concerns that it will burden Alex. He has had a very good season and is a central mainstay of our success story. He will be that tomorrow as well like the others,” Hoeneß said.