As Julian Nagelsmann prepares to announce the final World Cup squad next week, Sebastian Hoeneß is hoping for a significant presence of VfB Stuttgart players.
Following VfB Stuttgart’s qualification for the Champions League, coach Sebastian Hoeneß expressed his desire for a strong contingent of his players to be part of the World Cup team. «It’s clear that I’m advocating strongly for the boys,» Hoeneß stated after the 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on the final day of the Bundesliga season. National team coach Julian Nagelsmann is set to reveal his roster for the tournament in the USA, Mexico, and Canada next Thursday.
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Hoeneß believes his potential World Cup candidates possess crucial qualities for the tournament. He pointed out that the VfB national team players are «the guys who ensured we are playing in the Champions League and who delivered under the greatest pressure.»
This characteristic, seen in players like Deniz Undav, Chris Führich, Maximilian Mittelstädt, and Alexander Nübel, is «certainly something you need for the World Cup,» Hoeneß remarked. VfB will also be competing in the DFB-Pokal final against Bayern Munich next Saturday.
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Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth particularly lauded Führich. He described the midfielder as «a type of player you don’t see very often. Players who can break through in the final third and contribute with assists, crosses, and shots are rare in Germany, in my opinion.»
«Of course, I have the ‘VfB glasses’ on as a coach. But everyone can see that the boys are in form,» Hoeneß added. While acknowledging that Nagelsmann has a very large selection of players to choose from, Hoeneß still hopes that «we will provide a large block. Then I can cross my fingers for my boys on vacation.»
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Hoeneß Offers Indirect Advice to Julian Nagelsmann Ahead of World Cup Squad Selection
With Julian Nagelsmann set to unveil the definitive World Cup roster next week, Sebastian Hoeneß is hopeful that players from VfB Stuttgart will be well-represented.
Following VfB Stuttgart’s successful qualification for the Champions League, coach Sebastian Hoeneß has voiced his wish for a substantial number of his players to feature in the World Cup. «Naturally, I’m strongly backing my players,» Hoeneß commented after the team’s 2-2 draw against Eintracht Frankfurt on the final Bundesliga matchday. Germany’s national team coach, Julian Nagelsmann, will announce his squad for the tournament, which will be held in the USA, Mexico, and Canada, next Thursday.
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Hoeneß emphasized the vital attributes that his World Cup hopefuls possess for the competition. He highlighted that the VfB national team players are essentially «the individuals responsible for us reaching the Champions League and for their outstanding performances under immense pressure.»
According to Hoeneß, this quality, exemplified by professionals such as Deniz Undav, Chris Führich, Maximilian Mittelstädt, and Alexander Nübel, is «undoubtedly something you’ll require for the World Cup.» VfB is also scheduled to compete in the DFB-Pokal final against Bayern Munich on the upcoming Saturday.
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Sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth specifically singled out Führich for commendation. He described the midfielder as «a player type that isn’t commonly found. In my view, players who can excel in the final third, creating assists, crosses, and scoring opportunities, are scarce in Germany.»
«Naturally, I’m viewing this through the ‘VfB lens’ as a coach. However, the players’ current form is evident to everyone,» Hoeneß remarked. He acknowledged that Nagelsmann has a very broad selection of talent, but Hoeneß expressed his hope that «we will contribute a significant group. Then, I can cheer on my players from afar during my vacation.»