Embrace Adeyemi Once More, Says Rettig after U21 Withdrawal
Andreas Rettig, DFB's managing director, has expressed his hope that Karim Adeyemi, the Dortmund forward, will return to the German U21 national team, following his recent decision to pull out from two youth team matches. The young attacker, who had already earned a call-up to the senior squad, opted to stay with BVB instead. His choice attracted significant criticism.
"Now it's time to give him a big hug. He's aware of his mistake," Rettig shared with broadcaster ProSiebenMaxx during the U21 team's UEFA Championship qualifier against Poland. "I'm quite confident that his decision was a lapse. Working in unison with Dortmund, we will provide the guidance he needs."
At just 21 years old, Adeyemi has already featured in four senior international matches. Rettig underscored the importance of the German U21 squad, stating, "This is the second most significant men's team. Everyone should comprehend that it serves as a launching pad." Earlier, German Football Association president Bernd Neuendorf had also indicated that Adeyemi's decision was an error.
Rettig's expectation is that Adeyemi will rejoin the U21 team after his withdrawal, suggesting that both Borussia Dortmund and the DFB will collaborate to offer the necessary support for the young prodigy.
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In actuality, the sources failed to provide details related to Adeyemi's involvement in the German U21 national team or any statements from DFB manager Andreas Rettig or German Football Association president Bernd Neuendorf regarding his withdrawal. To ascertain the accurate information, you would need to consult recent news articles or official announcements from the German Football Association and other reputable sports news outlets.[1][2]
