Kai Havertz has been deployed in a hybrid role that blends attacking midfield and false nine responsibilities.

His positioning varies depending on match phase:

in buildup: drops into midfield to create numerical superiority in attack: arrives late into box rather than leading line in transition: links Musiala and wide attackers

Against Curaao, this role worked effectively due to space availability https://www.goalforgermany.com/collections/leon-goretzka-jersey. Against Ivory Coast, his influence was more limited early due to physical defensive pressure.

However, his off-ball movement remains crucial for creating space for runners like Musiala and Undav.

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