Overview

• Undav went goalless in the Bundesliga from mid-January to mid-April, during which internet critics targeted his work rate and lifestyle choices, including eating Döner kebabs.
• He denied the lifestyle accusations, saying he cut out Döner, chocolate and excess energy drinks during his slump to focus on his performance.
• On matchday 30 he ended his drought against Union Berlin and later scored and assisted in Stuttgart’s 4–2 win in the DFB-Pokal final, signaling a return to form.
• Undav acknowledged that fan and teammate opinions affect his confidence and said he refused to let unfounded allegations undermine his self-belief.
• The 28-year-old forward will start for Germany in Wednesday’s Nations League semifinal against Portugal in Munich with a determination to prove his critics wrong.