Undav says he's aware of increased expectations placed on him
VfB Stuttgart Deniz Undav said that he's aware of the increased expectations placed on him and doesn't feel like he's been judged unfairly. "I realize that when you perform the way I did last season with the World Cup, people hold me to a higher standard.
VfB Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav has expressed his awareness of the heightened expectations placed upon him following last season's World Cup. The player, speaking to broadcaster DAZN, said he is well aware of the pressure he faces, noting that the high standards set after his World Cup performance make people expect him to score in every game.
Undav acknowledged this reality, saying he understands the pressure but remains calm. He scored the opening goal in Stuttgart's 3-0 win against Slovan Bratislava in the Champions League, marking his first goal of the season. Last term, Undav netted 25 goals across all competitions. Despite the increased expectations, he remains focused on Stuttgart's Champions League aspirations.
Undav admitted he could have zero goals and still be part of the Champions League next season, as long as Stuttgart maintains their winning streak. The German forward was part of Germany's World Cup squad under former coach Julian Nagelsmann and scored three goals in four matches. However, Nagelsmann stepped down, and Jürgen Klopp took over, leaving Undav out of the recent Nations League squad.
Currently, Stuttgart sit fourth in the Champions League table, tied on six points with leaders Paris Saint-Germain, but trailing on goal difference.
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