Nagelsmann explained the decision to keep the Germany forward on the bench

Head coach of the German national team, Julian Nagelsmann, explained his decision to keep forward Niclas Füllkrug on the bench for the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16 match against Denmark.

Arsenal forward Kai Havertz started the game in the attack.

"Fülle would also have deserved to start. But we have a clear idea behind starting with Kai, because I don't think we will dominate in the air in the Danish penalty area from the start - maybe during the game, but not from the start. I think we will need Fülle, his emotionality, to wake up the stadium again during the game - regardless of the result.

If he had started, I see a danger that he will have to wear himself out against their three centre-backs - and we need a slightly different player profile." quotes Nagelsmann Bayern & Germany.

The match between Germany and Denmark kicked off at 21:00 CET.