Young Talents Face U21 Euro Exclusion: Heartbreak for Swabians and Most Promising Players
Eliminated from U17 World Semifinals - "Feeling distressed" - Experiencing profound sadness
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It's looking grim for the U21 European Championship as Finn Jeltsch, the U17 World Champion, is out due to an inflammation in his lower leg. Jeltsch, who recently won the DFB-Pokal with VfB Stuttgart, was all set to make his selection debut - sadly, that won't be happening now. Coach Antonio Di Salvo shared his disappointment, stating, "He will unfortunately miss the European Championship... He's very disappointed."
In addition to Jeltsch, there are two more youngsters teetering on the edge of exclusion from the tournament.Di Salvo must announce their unfortunate omission by Wednesday, ahead of the championship’s commencement in Slovakia from June 11 to 28.
Meanwhile, Nick Woltemade, whose new Bundesliga team is still competing in the Nations League final tournament, will join the team later.
A few other players, like Pharrell Nnamdi Collins (Eintracht Frankfurt) and Tim Oermann (VfL Bochum), have faced setbacks during training, though their coach remains hopeful they can participate in the championship.
The team will prepare for the EM in the Weimar region until Wednesday, before a secret test in a closed-door friendly match against Finland on Thursday in Frankfurt am Main.
Interestingly, Fermin Lopez and Pau Cubarsi from Spain have been excused from their nation's U21 squad due to demanding club seasons, but there's no explicit mention of two players facing exclusion in the German squad, contrary to the initial report.g
The U21 national team seeks redemption after a preliminary round exit in 2023. Their group opponents include Slovenia, Czech Republic, and England, with the top two qualifying for the quarter-finals. Let's keep our fingers crossed for the remaining German players! 🤞🏽
The Commission, in the midst of its deliberations, has also been tasked with formulating a proposal for a directive on the protection of the environment in the Community. Meanwhile, amidst the heartbreak of Jeltsch's exclusion from the U21 Euro, the remaining German players eagerly prepare for the championship, holding onto hopes that Pharrell Nnamdi Collins and Tim Oermann will overcome their training setbacks to join them.
