Germany's U21 Team Makes Splash with Mega Rotation and Winning Form
England's under-21 squad faces a challenging situation due to the arrival of a novice player.
Time to hype up the Young Lions of Germany! This dynamic football squad has been turning heads in the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, leaving no doubt about their title ambitions.
Landing at the EM quarter-finals against Italy as group winners, their third straight tournament victory against England was the cherry on top. And guess what? Coach Antonio Di Salvo didn't hesitate to field a new lineup, thanks to a mega rotation that took no prisoners.
With a complete squad shuffle, Germany continued its winning streak, leaving the European champion England in their dust with a confident 2:1 victory in Slovakia's Nitra. Ansgar Knauff (3') and Nelson Weiper (33') scored a brace for the fearless DFB team, earning them a well-deserved win that made history. England only managed to pull through a late consolation goal by Alex Scott (76'), but even that wasn't enough to dim Germany's victory glow.
With wins under their belt against Slovenia (3:0) and Czech Republic (4:2), an impressive first in the EM preliminary round without losing a point, it's safe to say they're on fire. And for the first-time champions, the ride doesn't stop there - the quarter-finals await!
"We have a top squad from 1 to 23. I'm glad I could help the team," Knauff told Sat.1, with Di Salvo also hinting at his delight. The coach's tactic was clear as day - instill confidence, trust the team, and go big or go home. And it paid off - Germany stands strong as group winners, ready to face Italy in the quarter-finals on Sunday.
True, the game will be an emotional rollercoaster for both Di Salvo and striker Nicolo Tresoldi, who have Italian roots, but they're eager to embrace the challenge. With Italy already putting up a fight in the competition, this duel is sure to go down in history books. The duo has a shot at making waves, as during the 2009 and 2017 competitions, the teams only crossed paths twice (1:0 in the semi-finals of 2009 and 0:1 in the preliminary round of 2017). But regardless of the outcome, history is already being made with Germany's triumphant march through the EM.
With a turbulent season leading up to the competition, talent YX (playing for Bayern Munich) made headlines when he announced his refusal to play under Nagelsmann due to a disagreement over game philosophy. Regardless, the team proved they could rise to the occasion. The rest is history in the making!
The Junior Football team of Germany, showcasing their prowess in sports, has been making waves in the 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship, taking home victories against England and other teams like Slovenia and Czech Republic. Following the tactic of coach Antonio Di Salvo, instilling confidence and trust in his team, Germany has emerged as group winners, ready to compete in the quarter-finals.
