Moukoko Champion's Adeyemi's Choice, Anticipates Party Frenzy
Youssoufa Moukoko, the German U21 forward, has staunchly defended his Dortmund teammate Karim Adeyemi amidst recent criticism. Speaking in the aftermath of their 3-1 victory over Poland, Moukoko explained, "You just gotta accept he didn't show up because he's gung-ho about grinding it out in Dortmund."
Adeyemi, a 21-year-old who's also represented Germany's senior team, opted out of the U21 team's last two matches to focus on clubs' affairs at Borussia Dortmund. Moukoko, in admiration of his speedy attacker, commended, "There's a reason he's not here. And we respect that. He's got game-changing potential, an incredible player."
Moukoko's spirits remained high on Tuesday evening, even missing his own goal-scoring feat. A day after turning 19, he was raring to join his teammates in their dance-off celebration. "The lads are going wild. I'm gonna get down too!" he cheerily declared from the depths of Essen's Hafenstrasse stadium's catacombs.
Following the trio of Eric Martel, Nick Woltemade, and Merlin Röhl's first international goals, Moukoko supportively shared, "They gotta score. We expect that." And he chuckled at the thought.
The 19-year-old striker expressed approval for Karim Adeyemi's absence from the U21 European Championship qualification matches, stating, "Adeyemi's commitment to Dortmund is valued, even if it means leaving the international stage temporarily." He further emphasized the importance of the upcoming European Championship qualifiers for the U21 team, managed by the DFB, which theoretically aims to snag a spot in the U21 tournament.
Transfer rumors may suggest that Adeyemi might not be leaving Borussia Dortmund, hence his focus on club commitments rather than international duties [1]. While no specific direct quote from Moukoko regarding Adeyemi's decision is available, Moukoko holds a strong stance in supporting his teammate.
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