Will Nagelsmann be watching? Germany outsider makes a World Cup case!

TL;DR

Matthias Ginter, a Freiburg defender, is making a case for a spot on Germany's World Cup squad despite not playing for the national team since June 2023. His recent performance in the DFB-Pokal semi-final highlights his strong form.

Key points

Matthias Ginter last played for Germany in June 2023
He is currently in excellent form with Freiburg
Ginter's performance includes winning duels and making clearances
He assisted a goal in the DFB-Pokal semi-final
His chances for the World Cup squad are considered slim

Matthias GinterFreiburgVfB StuttgartDFB-Pokal

Will Nagelsmann be watching? Germany outsider makes a World Cup case!

His last game for the German national team was almost three years ago. On June 12, 2023, Matthias Ginter played the full 90 minutes for Germany in an insignificant friendly against Ukraine.

Since then, however, there have been no further appearances. Ginter had little real chance of making Germany’s Euro 2024 squad on home soil. And with the World Cup drawing ever closer, the Freiburg defender appears to have no more than an outside chance as well – even though he is perhaps in the best form of his life.

Just how damn good his form is, Ginter is once again showing in the DFB-Pokal semi-final against VfB Stuttgart. In the first 45 minutes, the 32-year-old won all three of his duels and recorded seven clearances. He also set up Maximilian Eggestein’s opening goal for the 1-0 lead with a headed lay-off (probably not entirely intentional).

But even aside from today’s match, the 2014 World Cup winner is simply enjoying an outstanding season. Ginter has played in 29 of 30 Bundesliga matches, missing only one through illness. With an impressive 11 goal involvements across all competitions, he is playing a major part in Freiburg currently being able to dream of a DFB-Pokal and Europa League double.

Q&A

What is Matthias Ginter's recent performance in the DFB-Pokal?

Matthias Ginter won all three duels and recorded seven clearances in the DFB-Pokal semi-final against VfB Stuttgart.

When did Matthias Ginter last play for the German national team?

Matthias Ginter last played for the German national team on June 12, 2023, in a friendly against Ukraine.

What are Ginter's chances of making the World Cup squad?

Ginter has an outside chance of making the World Cup squad despite being in excellent form, as he has not been a regular selection for the national team.