Völler backs main man Havertz

Rudi Völler has backed Kai Havertz's role in the Germany starting XI despite the form of Niclas Fullkrug

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00:00In the current case, it's relatively simple.

00:04I mean, the quota of full-time players is extraordinary.

00:08They say it's incredible how he meets in the times he has.

00:14Nevertheless, he's a player like Kai Havertz.

00:18Maybe I'm a little caught up,

00:20because Kai was once a player in Leverkusen,

00:23who we brought to Leverkusen at a young age,

00:25who is also an outstanding footballer.

00:28Even if he hasn't scored a goal yet,

00:31he's still very important for the team.

00:33The way he works, the way he keeps the ball in front,

00:37the way he chases it, even though he has a strong header,

00:40is always playable.

00:42The teammates also notice that.

00:45You don't need a midfielder, a striker.

00:47Kai can solve that wonderfully.

00:50Of course, he's not the classic midfielder

00:53like we used to have the midfielders,

00:56but in his own way, he does it exceptionally well.