Stuttgart, Germany — April 5, 2026 Deniz Undav held renewed talks with Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann about his role in the national team following his winning goal in a 2-1 friendly victory over Ghana. The VfB Stuttgart striker, currently the Bundesliga's top German scorer with 16 goals, addressed Nagelsmann's public questioning of his effectiveness as a starter. Undav told reporters: *"Die Sache ist durch, es ist alles gut zwischen uns"* ("The matter is settled, everything is fine between us"). Nagelsmann's earlier comments drew criticism from football legend Lothar Matthäus, who labeled them *"unglücklich"* ("unfortunate"). Undav emphasized his commitment regardless of playing time, stating: *"Dafür werde ich immer alles geben. Ob ich eine Minute spiele oder ob ich 90 Minuten spiele"* ("I will always give everything for it. Whether I play one minute or 90 minutes"). The 27-year-old reinforced his case with a decisive performance against Ghana, scoring the match-winner in Germany’s recent test fixture. His club form and international contributions have intensified debate over his starting status under Nagelsmann. No further details were disclosed about the nature of the discussions between player and coach. Undav’s 16-goal tally leads all German players in the Bundesliga this season.