"Passenger in this German team" ,"Done zero" - Fans want 25-year-old Germany star dropped from XI despite win over Hungary at Euro 2024
Fans are unimpressed with Kai Havertz's latest performance for Germany in Euro 2024 against Hungary. The match took place on Wednesday, June 19, at MHPArena and ended in a 2-0 win for the host nation.
Julian Nagelsmann's squad opened the scoring via Jamal Musiala from an assist by İlkay Gündoğan in the 22nd minute. The German captain netted the second goal with an assist by defender Maximilian Mittelstädt in the 67th minute.
Fans took to social media and flooded with posts sharing their opinion on Kai Havertz's gameplay. Some fans criticized the 25-year-old's contribution, while some opined that he should be dropped from the team's starting XI. Here are some reactions on X:
One fan wrote:
"Havertz is a passenger in this German team..."
Another added:
"Havertz has done zero this match 😂"
"Kai Havertz is still crap 💩," chimed in another fan.
One account posted:
"Gundogan is even a better striker( (CF) than Havertz"
Another said:
"Fullkrug adds much more to Germany’s attack than Havertz Havertz is a luxury player"
One user wrote:
"Musiala I'm sorry that they make you play with Kai Havertz."
While another wrote:
"Kai Havertz in the mud 💀💀"
Havertz had two shots in the game, missed one big chance, completed 0/2 dribble attempts, won 0/8 duels, and also lost possession eight times.
Meanwhile, Germany are pitted against Switzerland next in Euro 2024 on June 23, at Deutsche Bank Park in Frankfurt.
Julian Nagelsmann’s contract with Germany is extended during Euro 2024 group stage
German Federation announced extending Julian Nagelsmann’s contract as the national team's head coach, which is now valid until World Cup 2026. The news comes after the host nation's win against Hungary in Euro 2024. There was a specific clause in the agreement to extend following their access to the tournament's knockout stage.
The 36-year-old manager took charge of the nation in 2023 following his two-season tenure with Bundesliga side Bayern Munich which began in 2021.
Germany has won the UEFA European Championship thrice in 1972, 1980, and 1996. They were the runners-up in 2008 and ended up in third place in 2016.