Undav "very pleased" over Müller's high praise ahead of Group E encounter
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Deniz Undav expressed satisfaction after Thomas Müller and Jürgen Klopp publicly backed him to start over Jamal Musiala in Germany's Group E match against Curaçao. The comments from two prominent football figures validate Undav's recent form and put pressure on the national team's selection ahead of Sunday's game. Undav's reaction underscores how player endorsements from respected voices can influence both confidence and tactical decisions in international competitions.
Undav "very pleased" over Müller's high praise ahead of Group E encounter
Deniz Undav revealed he was “very pleased” to hear both Thomas Müller and Jürgen Klopp said he should start ahead of Jamal Musiala for Germany's clash Curaçao this Sunday.
“That shows I'm doing something right. The coach has many options,” explained the versatile forward, who has largely been limited to a substitute role under Julian Nagelsmann.
“In the end, it doesn't matter who starts. You can rely on those who will play. But I was happy to hear that from the two of them. And now we'll see who plays,” he said at a media round.
The VfB Stuttgart marksman, coming into this tournament off the back of a 25-goal season, was extremely happy to receive 2014 World Cup winner Thomas Müller's seal of approval.
"I think it's good because Thomas knows a lot about football. If he has something to criticize or praise, then it's probably well-founded. I'm happy when someone like Thomas criticizes or praises me.
“If he criticizes me, then of course he does it with a good intention, so that I can do better next time. Therefore, no matter what Thomas says, he's entitled to it,” Undav pointed out.