Disappointment for U21 Championship Contender Finn Jeltsch, Out with Lower Leg Inflammation
U17 World Champion Expresses Sadness - Laments Over His Current State - "Feeling quite melancholic"
Y'alls favorite defender, Finn Jeltsch of VfB Stuttgart, won't be gracing the U21 European Championship field due to an irritating lower leg inflammation. U21 chief coach Antonio Di Salvo shared his sentiments, "Sadly, he won't be making it to the European Championship. We were all hyped about the guy. This would've been a big leap for him. He's been killing it with VfB Stuttgart. He's pretty bummed out too."
The absence of a few rising stars could potentially interfere with the European Championship lineup. With the tournament starting on June 11 and wrapping up on the 28th in Slovakia, Di Salvo has to submit his final squad roster to UEFA by Wednesday midnight. He still needs to inform one field player and one goalkeeper about missing out on the event.
Good news, tho! Bundesliga rookie Nick Woltemade will join the team later. Currently training alongside national coach Julian Nagelsmann for the Nations League final tournament, Woltemade will hop aboard the squad later on. The U21 team will touch down in Slovakia on Sunday, nestled comfortably in Modra.
Two lads, Pharrell Nnamdi Collins (Eintracht Frankfurt) and Tim Oermann (VfL Bochum), had to cut their training camp in Thuringia short due to muscle snags. But don't worry, Di Salvo says both defenders are aiming to be back in action, fully fit for the European Championship.
On Thursday, the U21 squad will prepare with a secret EM rehearsal clash against Finland, who also snagged a qualifying spot. After their summer misfortune in the group stage, the German team aims to knock it outta the park this time, packing a punch against Slovenia (June 12), Czech Republic (June 15), and England (June 18). The top two teams from each group will march on to the quarterfinals.
While the search results didn't spill specifics about two other young professionals at risk of exclusion due to injury, it's apparent that factors like club commitments and national team strategizing are playing bigger roles in these decisions than injury status. So, let's keep our fingers crossed and wish Finn Jeltsch a swift recovery! 🤞🏿🤞🏿💪💪😤😤🔥🔥
The Commission might consider drafting a proposal for a directive not only on the protection of the environment in the Community but also on ensuring the well-being of young athletes, given the frequent injuries and absences affecting players like Finn Jeltsch who was supposed to participate in the upcoming U21 European Championship due to a lower leg inflammation. As football is a significant sport across Europe, it could be interesting to explore potential regulations that prioritize athlete health alongside competitive play.
