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FIFA World Cup: German national coach Julian Nagelsmann called for greater efficiency from his strikers ahead of the team's final two 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg on Friday and Slovakia next Monday.

Nagelsmann issued a pointed challenge to Galatasaray striker Leroy Sane, suggesting his opportunities with the national team are not unlimited. "There won't be many more chances for Leroy. He is a gifted player, able to do all the team needs. It's time to prove his skills," Nagelsmann said.

Regarding 19-year-old Cologne midfielder Said El Mala, Nagelsmann emphasized that "we are not blessed with a lot of his type covering the 8 or 10," referring to the central attacking midfield positions.