Havertz’s other line was even blunter: “It is much better to have more good players than fewer in the team,” he said, according to the report. That is hard to argue with when the options include Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, Havertz and other mobile, technical attackers who can swap positions and alter the feel of a game quickly.
Germany have often looked at their best when their front line is fluid rather than fixed. Nagelsmann appears to have the tools to lean into that.
Reports suggest Germany’s recent 4-0 friendly win over Finland underlined that wider point. With Havertz reportedly unavailable because of club commitments, the team still found goals and control. That matters.
The biggest nations rarely survive tournaments with one attacking pattern or one star carrying everything. They need alternatives, especially when matches turn scrappy, tight or emotionally charged. Germany’s depth gives Nagelsmann a way to change shape, rotate personnel and respond to different opponents without losing too much threat.
Of course, depth alone guarantees nothing. Germany’s recent tournament record has left obvious doubts about their ability to turn talent into authority when the pressure rises. Flair is useful; structure is essential.
That is why the next storyline is so intriguing. As the group stage approaches, the question is not whether Germany have enough attacking quality. It is whether Nagelsmann can blend those options into a team that looks balanced, ruthless and calm when the World Cup really begins.