Kai Havertz discusses Germany striker competition with Undav and Woltemade | OneFootball

Having linked up with the German national team after scoring in Arsenal’s Champions League final defeat to Paris Saint-Germain, Kai Havertz is expected to get the nod up front for Julian Nagelsmann’s side at the World Cup.

However, competition is fierce from VfB Stuttgart’s Deniz Undav, who recently scored a brace in a 4-0 friendly win over Finland, and Newcastle United’s Nick Woltemade, who has also previously proven his worth for Germany.

In an interview published on the German Football Association’s website, Havertz reflected on the battle for the striker spot.

“Deniz’s statistics speak for themselves – he has played an outstanding season with Stuttgart. He is an established part of the national team, and he and all the players know that. No one fears anyone here. We have to function as a team. Everyone has to be there when needed. There is no big battle here; everyone is there for each other. That is the most important thing,” Havertz said, adding:

“All three strikers like having the ball at their feet and want to help get it into the box. Each has different strengths. Deniz has a good instinct in the box and a strong scoring rate, and he often finds the right positions. Nick is also technically excellent on the ball and, with his size, brings a certain presence in the box. I am something in between. We have different profiles, but all the same goal. We support each other and there will be no drama. We are here together and our shared goal is to go far.”

Havertz could start up front when Germany face the United States in their last warm-up friendly ahead of the World Cup on Saturday.