Leroy Sané booed: Deniz Undav makes an emotional appeal to fans – Nagelsmann immediately dashes the VfB star’s high hopes
Undav’s impact as a super‑sub
Deniz Undav came off the bench to score the winning goal in the 88th minute against Ghana.
He had been welcomed by chants of his name from the Stuttgart crowd earlier in the match.
Undav, who has scored 23 goals and provided 13 assists this season for VfB Stuttgart, said it was amazing to hear the fans behind him.
Nagelsmann on roles and credibility
Julian Nagelsmann described Undav as more of a finisher, effective when the opposition is tired.
He stressed that sticking to defined roles is important for his credibility as a coach.
Fan reaction and support for Leroy Sané
After scoring, Undav asked fans not to boo any player, including Leroy Sané, who had been jeered earlier.
Nagelsmann agreed, saying that players wearing the eagle deserve support and that booing before a first touch is unfair.
- Deniz Undav: 38 matches, 23 goals, 13 assists (2025/26 season)
- Nick Woltemade: 48 matches, 11 goals, 5 assists (2025/26 season)
“I really appreciated how the fans cheered me on. Thanks again for that! But I’d ask every fan, when Leroy or any other player comes on, not to boo – no matter what a player does or what sort of player he is.” – Deniz Undav
