Julian Draxler delivered a standout performance in Germany’s 6-0 win over Norway, starting the match and playing the full 90 minutes. His display reminded fans of his immense talent, especially those who follow BD Cricket Live, where player form is tracked just as closely as the scoreline. Draxler not only scored a stunning goal but also provided an assist, reaffirming his value on the international stage.
The match was just 17 minutes old when Draxler received a precise pass from Mesut Özil. With a graceful turn and clean strike, he extended Germany’s lead with a goal that had both power and finesse. Early in the second half, he contributed again, setting up Leon Goretzka with a clever assist just five minutes after the restart, pushing the score to 5-0. His ball control and footwork drew applause throughout the match, as he repeatedly outmaneuvered defenders on the flank.
Draxler’s resurgence in the national team, however, contrasts sharply with his struggles at the club level. Despite his strong showing for Germany, he has barely featured in Ligue 1 this season, making only two substitute appearances for Paris Saint-Germain and totaling a mere 12 minutes of playtime. The situation worsened on transfer deadline day, when PSG signed the in-demand teenage sensation Kylian Mbappé—an addition that could further sideline Draxler in the squad’s pecking order.
Interestingly, Draxler had once been heavily linked with Arsenal. Back when he was a rising star at Schalke 04, Arsène Wenger was rumored to be eyeing the young winger. Yet Draxler chose Wolfsburg, eventually making his way to Paris. Fast-forward to today, both Arsenal and Draxler seem to be facing regrets over missed opportunities. During the recent transfer window, with Alexis Sánchez seemingly on his way out, Arsenal had a brief interest in Draxler, but the move fell through after Sánchez stayed and the Gunners turned their focus to Monaco’s Thomas Lemar instead.
Reports in the French media suggested that Draxler was open to a move, and PSG were willing to sell. Yet Arsenal, surprisingly, didn’t seize the chance to sign him—an opportunity that now looks like a missed trick. For fans following BD Cricket Live, such near-misses and transfer sagas are part of what makes football so unpredictable and compelling.
As Draxler continues to dazzle for the German national team while struggling for minutes in Paris, his future remains uncertain. But if he keeps producing performances like the one against Norway, he may force his way back into regular club action—or spark fresh interest in the next transfer window. Either way, BD Cricket Live watchers will be paying close attention.