cunningham posted:

I will certainly concede that the style of play could be influencing their stats, but I am mostly reacting to WC 2018 where Havertz either missed opportunities or failed to create them. I didn't see that change much against Japan, so I will hold onto my "my eyes don't lie, he's just not right for the squad" opinion. Havertz has 0 WC goals and Müller had 4 in his first

Miro Klose and Lukasz Podolski are tough boots to fill, of course.

Germany are at their best when their high midfield sets up left-right passes near the top of the box, leaving their striker free to dink in misplays from the keeper. That's certainly not Musiala's game. A lot of energy was zapped into the side when Sane and Füllkrug entered the pitch, though it might not be sustainable if they are in the starting XI.