Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav has tempered expectations regarding a potential recall to the Germany national team, citing his current lack of goals as a key factor. The 28-year-old striker, who earned two caps for Die Mannschaft in 2024, has struggled to find the net consistently for his club this season.
Undav acknowledged that his goal drought makes it difficult to justify a place in the national squad, especially with strong competition for attacking positions. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has a wealth of forward options, including Kai Havertz, Niclas Füllkrug, and emerging talents like Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz who can operate in advanced roles.
The former Union Saint-Gilloise player enjoyed a breakthrough 2023-24 campaign with Stuttgart, scoring 18 Bundesliga goals to help secure Champions League qualification. However, his form has dipped in the current season, with limited goal contributions across all competitions.
Undav remains focused on rediscovering his scoring touch at club level, insisting that consistent performances for Stuttgart are the only path back to international consideration.
