Germany striker Deniz Undav has hit out at supporters who targeted Leroy Sane with audible boos during the national team's narrow 2-1 friendly victory over Ghana. Despite Sane providing the crucial assist for the winning goal, his introduction in Stuttgart was marred by a hostile reception from the home crowd. The incident has led to a firm demand for unity from the squad as they prepare for the World Cup.

The German national team’s two friendly wins were accompanied by plenty of discussion about Julian Nagelsmann’s decisions, actions and comments. In the end, the national coach was largely proven right!

First on the bench, then the match-winner, and finally an emotional leader too: Deniz Undav has made the most of his role as a substitute. Still, he shouldn’t get his hopes up too much.

Despite being a regular starter for VfB Stuttgart, Deniz Undav is nothing more than a permanent substitute when wearing the DFB jersey. Julian Nagelsmann explains his decisions, whilst Undav provides the perfect response.

In place of the in-form Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade was given another chance to prove himself against Switzerland. For the national coach, it was a decision based on intuition and psychology.