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- VfB Stuttgart suffered a 3-0 defeat against FC Bayern Munich in the DFB-Pokal final in Berlin
- Deniz Undav expressed pride in his team’s overall season performance despite the cup disappointment
- The striker awaits contract extension talks before joining the Germany national team on Wednesday
- Undav joked that the squad will eat a ‘frustration döner’ to cope with the final defeat
Stuttgart forward Deniz Undav has shared his mixed feelings following his team’s heavy loss to Bayern Munich in the German Cup final. The Germany international watched the champions lift the trophy after securing a comfortable 3-0 victory at the Olympiastadion.
Although the result caused pain, Undav remains optimistic about Stuttgart’s campaign. He admitted that seeing Bayern celebrate hurts, but insists the positive memories from their strong season outweigh this single setback. The striker noted that his side faced the best team in Germany and matched them for large parts of the match.
However, Undav believes small details decided the contest. He explained that his team struggled with precision in crucial moments, particularly with the timing and quality of their final passes in the attacking third.
The forward also addressed uncertainty regarding his future. He confirmed that he is waiting for the club to present a contract extension offer before he departs for international duty with Germany on Wednesday. No agreement has been signed yet.
Despite the defeat, Undav kept his sense of humour. He revealed the squad plans to hold a ‘frustration celebration’ and eat a ‘frustration döner’ to mark their achievements this term. The striker vowed that Stuttgart will return to the final next year aiming to win the trophy.