Füllkrug to replace Wirtz in Germany's line-up against Denmark?
After scoring two goals off the bench at Euro 2024, including a crucial last-gasp equalizer against Switzerland in Germany's final group stage match, Niclas Füllkrug is pushing for a start in Saturday's last-16 clash with Denmark.
According to Bild, the big striker is a "serious option" to start. Fittingly, the match takes place at Signal Iduna Park, where Füllkrug is used to playing with Dortmund, and that certainly won't hurt his chances of starting.
If he does start, it will most likely be at the expense of Florian Wirtz, the German tabloid reports. Kai Havertz would then be pushed back into an attacking midfield role.
Wirtz scored Germany's opening goal against Scotland, but failed to make a real impact in the last two games against Hungary and Switzerland.
Füllkrug was recently praised by Germany sporting director Rudi Völler.
"His goalscoring record is unbelievable and can only be compared to that of Gerd Müller," Völler told Sport1.
"Niclas creates an abundance of chances as soon as he's on the pitch," he said.
“He is down-to-earth. Fülle's manner is not only appreciated by the fans, but also by his teammates.”
The Borussia Dortmund striker has scored 12 goals in 19 appearances for Germany, finding the net every 58 minutes for his country.