Match winner Leweling: The debut that almost nothing came of

Jamie Leweling’s dream debut and winning goal in the national soccer team is also thanks to the indisposition of his teammates. “If everyone had been healthy, he wouldn’t have been there,” said national coach Julian Nagelsmann after the 1-0 win against the Netherlands in Munich. Leweling was only later returned to the squad because of the injury to Bayern star Jamal Musiala – and was thus able to become the match winner in the football classic.

“He not only scored the goal, but also had to resolve many difficult situations.” “It was an exceptionally good debut,” said Nagelsmann about the newcomer, who even scored twice in his first international match. However, referee Slavko Vincic conceded the first goal due to a controversial offside decision (2nd minute). In the end, Leweling didn’t mind much, but he was still able to celebrate victory after his powerful shot (64′).

“I was just happy to be able to play,” said the Stuttgart player, who only found out about his good fortune late. Because his VfB teammate Deniz Undav was also unavailable on the match day, Leweling moved into the starting line-up. Around eleven o’clock, during the team meeting, he suddenly saw his name on the board with the starting eleven. “That was enough for me,” said Leweling.

The Stuttgart player had not yet played in the 2-1 win in Bosnia-Herzegovina, but Nagelsmann had noticed him in training. “I know he has a lot of energy, but I didn’t expect him to play so well.” “He played a great game,” said the national coach. And the offensive man himself tries not to worry and keep it simple: “As soon as you go on the pitch, all you think about is football,” said Leweling.