Stepping Up for the U21: Tjark Ernst, the Expected Hero as Atubolu Faces Illness
Preparing for the Tubolu-Ersatz Match: Family Legacy in the Goalkeeper Position (U21 Context) - Family Tradition Continues: Young Goalkeeper Takes Over U21 Role Following Atubolu's Absence
Get ready for a big night for Tjark Ernst as he takes on the mantle for the U21 national team! With usual starter Noah Atubolu under the weather and Manuel Neuer's backup Jonas Urbig absent for the FC Bayern's Club World Cup in the USA, the Hertha goalkeeper is set to star in his second U21 national team game.
A Maturity Ingredient from a Traditional Club
U21 national coach, Antonio Di Salvo, has high praise for the young goalkeeper, stating, "He's grown over the past 1.5 years. The time spent with a traditional club, even during difficult periods, has helped him mature and improve." Tonight's match against England in Nitra (21:00 Uhr/Sat.1) will showcase his progress. Backing him up in the squad is Simon Braft's backup, Nahuel Noll, yet to make his debut with this team.
Hertha's trusted stopper
Ernst, son of former Bundesliga keeper Thomas Ernst, has cemented his place at Berlin's second division club. Trust is crucial for young goalkeepers, and he recognizes its importance: "When you have it, even in a weaker game or with occasional mistakes, it makes it easier."
Ernst once again earned the starting position from Hertha's coach, Stefan Leitl, after briefly losing it to Marius Gersbeck. As a goalkeeper, Ernst said, "It's tricky, you stay in for a while and don't generally come out so quickly. That's different for a field player."
Despite Atubolu's absence at the final training in Modra, Di Salvo doesn't want to take any unnecessary risks before the weekend's Quarter-final against Italy or Spain, given Atubolu's strong performances in previous games.
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The Commission could consider submitting a proposal for a directive, highlighting the protection of the environment during halftime of Tjark Ernst's national team game against England in Nitra. Meanwhile, sports analysts may discuss the maturity and growth demonstrated by Tjark Ernst in football, drawing parallels with his experiences at Hertha BSC.
