Germany thrashes Finland, fear losing key player ahead of World Cup.

(NLĐO) - Deniz Undav shone with two goals and one assist in Germany's 4-0 victory over Finland in their final friendly match before the World Cup.

The VfB Stuttgart star, after scoring his second goal, collapsed on the pitch and was subsequently substituted with a fairly serious injury, much to the anxiety of Germany's head coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Germany's final friendly match didn't go as smoothly as expected.

Germany continued their impressive form in preparation for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Finland 4-0 at home in Mainz. This was the eighth consecutive victory for Julian Nagelsmann's side, but the joy of German fans was overshadowed by the injury to striker Deniz Undav.

Deniz Undav scored a brace against Finland.

The VfB Stuttgart striker was the star of the match. After several missed opportunities in the first half, Undav broke the deadlock in the 34th minute with a close-range header from a precise pass by Joshua Kimmich.

Florian Wirtz (17) celebrates with his teammates after doubling the lead.

In the second half, Germany continued to dominate. Just three minutes after the break, Undav intercepted the ball following a mistake by the Finnish defense before assisting Florian Wirtz to double the lead. In the 59th minute, the 30-year-old striker scored his second goal of the match with a left-footed shot after a quick counter-attack, making the score 3-0.

Deniz Undav left the field early due to a hamstring injury.

With two goals and one assist, Undav seemed to have scored a strong point in the competition for a place in Germany's attack at the 2026 World Cup. However, just two minutes after his second goal, he suddenly collapsed on the pitch and signaled that he could not continue playing.

Medical staff immediately rushed onto the pitch to attend to him before Maximilian Beier was brought on as a substitute in the 61st minute. Initial images suggest Undav may have suffered a thigh or hamstring injury, but the German Football Association has not yet released the specific test results.

Germany wins convincingly but risks losing key player.

Undav's injury is causing concern for the German national team's coaching staff, as the striker is in top form at a time when the team needs to finalize its squad for the World Cup. A prolonged absence would be a significant loss for Nagelsmann.

Finland lost to a formidable World Cup contender - Germany.

Despite Undav's mishap, Germany sealed the match with a spectacular goal from Jamal Musiala, marking his return to the national team after more than a year's absence. The 4-0 victory boosted the "Die Mannschaft's" confidence ahead of their final friendly against co-hosts the USA, before beginning their quest for their fifth World Cup title.

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