Germany national team head coach Julian Nagelsmann is on the verge of announcing his squad for the World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. According to reports from Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger and Bild, 1. FC Köln forward Said El Mala has been included in the team. Although the 19-year-old has not yet played for the senior national team, the coach is betting on his talent. This is reported by Goal.com reports .
Before the friendly matches in March, Nagelsmann was heavily criticized for not including El Mala in the squad. At the time, the coach noted that the player lacked playing time at the club level and his defensive work was not up to standard. However, the situation changed drastically in the second half of the season.
Following a coaching change at the club, Said El Mala became an integral part of the starting XI. He finished the season in the Bundesliga with 13 goals and 5 assists. Additionally, his brilliant performance for the Germany U21 team in the European Championship qualifiers forced the coaching staff to reconsider his candidacy.
For El Mala, this call-up will be one of the greatest achievements of his career. For the young forward, who recently lost his grandmother, his debut for the national team is expected to be an emotional one. Nagelsmann has now decided to place his trust in the young talent and involve him in the preparations for the World Cup.
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