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By Ultan Corcoran@UltanCorcoran

Undav "very pleased" over Müller's high praise ahead of Group E encounter

The 29-year-old was more than happy to receive the positive words from Thomas Müller, who vouched for him to start Germany's opening Group E fixture.
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Deniz Undav revealed he was “very pleased” to hear both Thomas Müller and Jürgen Klopp said he should start ahead of Jamal Musiala for Germany's clash Curaçao this Sunday.

“That shows I'm doing something right. The coach has many options,” explained the versatile forward, who has largely been limited to a substitute role under Julian Nagelsmann.

“In the end, it doesn't matter who starts. You can rely on those who will play. But I was happy to hear that from the two of them. And now we'll see who plays,” he said at a media round.

The VfB Stuttgart marksman – coming into this tournament off the back of a 25-goal season – was extremely happy to receive 2014 World Cup winner Thomas Müller's seal of approval.

"I think it's good because Thomas knows a lot about football. If he has something to criticize or praise, then it's probably well-founded. I'm happy when someone like Thomas criticizes or praises me.

“If he criticizes me, then of course he does it with a good intention, so that I can do better next time. Therefore, no matter what Thomas says, he's entitled to it,” Undav pointed out. 
 

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