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Kai Havertz is expected to return to Germany\u2019s starting line-up for Saturday\u2019s World Cup warm-up match against the United States in Chicago.<\/p>\n

Nagelsmann Plans Havertz Starting Role<\/h2>\n

According to Sport1, coach Julian Nagelsmann plans to start Havertz as a central striker as Germany continues preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.<\/p>\n

This selection suggests the 27-year-old has fully recovered from his recent workload after the UEFA Champions League final and is ready to play a leading role at the tournament.<\/p>\n

Havertz\u2019s Strong Season Ahead of World Cup<\/h2>\n

Havertz enters the World Cup after a productive season with Arsenal, scoring seven goals and providing four assists in 24 appearances. He also opened the scoring in Arsenal\u2019s Champions League final win over Paris Saint-Germain.<\/p>\n

For Germany, Havertz is one of Nagelsmann\u2019s most trusted attacking options, with 51 caps, 18 goals, and 10 assists for the four-time world champions.<\/p>\n

Havertz\u2019s Previous World Cup Experience<\/h2>\n

At the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, he scored twice in Germany\u2019s 4-2 win over Costa Rica, though the team exited in the group stage.<\/p>\n

Neuer Remains Sidelined for USA Clash<\/h2>\n

While Havertz is set to return, veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is expected to remain sidelined.<\/p>\n

The 40-year-old continues his individual recovery as Germany manages a calf injury that has delayed his return.<\/p>\n

Baumann Ready for Another Opportunity<\/h2>\n

Neuer missed Germany\u2019s recent 4-0 win over Finland and is likely to miss the USA match as well.<\/p>\n

The Bayern Munich goalkeeper remains one of the most decorated players in Germany’s history, having won the 2014 World Cup and accumulated 117 international appearances.<\/p>\n

Across four World Cup tournaments, Neuer has made 19 appearances and kept seven clean sheets.<\/p>\n

Deniz Undav Drops to the Bench<\/h2>\n

Meanwhile, Deniz Undav is expected to return to the bench despite his excellent form.<\/p>\n

The Stuttgart striker scored twice in Germany\u2019s win over Finland and is enjoying his best season, with 25 goals and 12 assists in 46 appearances for VfB Stuttgart.<\/p>\n

A minor injury forced his early withdrawal in that match, and Nagelsmann now appears ready to restore Havertz to the starting XI as Germany finalize preparations for the World Cup.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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