Who is behind the DFB debut? List without Havertz and Musiala!

Who is behind the DFB debut? List without Havertz and Musiala!

national coach Julian Nagelsmann faces a significant challenge, since the offensive stars Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Niclas Füllkrug had to cancel for the upcoming Nation League games. This situation has meant that other players in the DFB squad have to prove themselves in order to compensate for the goal scorer qualities of the missing trio. It is particularly noteworthy that Füllkrug, Musiala and Havertz have already played 111 caps together and scored 39 goals. The pressure is now on the shoulders of the remaining players who will compete against Bosnia-Herzegovina and the Netherlands.

A central point is the question of who can score the goals for the DFB selection. Serge Gnabry could take on a key role. With 22 goals in 45 international matches, he scored the most goals among the remaining players. The 29-year-old Bayern professional is in good shape and believes in his skills: "I have a good quota. I'm in good shape". His versatility allows him to be used both as a classic striker and on the outer lanes.

alternatives in the storm

An interesting option for Nagelsmann could be Deniz Undav. The 28-year-old striker from VfB Stuttgart has recently developed well and scored a goal against the Netherlands in Amsterdam in September. He can play both centrally and something behind the top, which makes it flexibly usable. Another talent that is on the list is Tim Kleindienst. The 29-year-old, who switched from Heidenheim to Borussia Mönchengladbach, has already scored three goals in seven games in his new team and is reminiscent of Füllkrug's style of play, which also started late in the national team.

Jonathan Burkardt, a 24-year-old striker from FSV Mainz, also shows promising services. After a serious knee injury, he fought his way back and has already scored two goals in the Bundesliga. His name fell after the cancellations because coach Nagelsmann called him to the squad to strengthen the offensive. In contrast, Jamie Leweling, a 23-year-old outside player, initially stays a little outside of the focus because he acts faster than preparers.

Kevin Schade will also be present in the DFB team, even though he plays a little below the radar in the Premier League near Brentford. The 22-year-old found its place in the world's strongest league, but is nevertheless not perceived by many fans as an offensive service provider. The same applies to Chris Führich, who has been playing in the DFB team since October 2023 and has been substituted in several games. Its versatility on the field is a valuable factor to boost the offensive.

The upcoming games in the Nations League now offer these players the opportunity to prove themselves. The pressure on them will be enormous because the loss of experienced players is always a challenge. The question remains who ultimately takes responsibility and ensures that the DFB selection scores the required goals. The next few days will show how Nagelsmann's strategy works and what talents can actually enter the footsteps of the stars. The starting point is extremely exciting and the fans are excited to see which players will prove themselves.

For more information about the situation in German football and the possibilities for the DFB selection, see the article on www.nordbayern.de .