A Tearful Farewell: Rosenfelder, Injured German U21 Defender, Exits Stage Amid Emotions
U21 Germany Defensive Leader Breaks Down in Tears Sobbfest
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Max Rosenfelder's run ended in tears, as the Freiburg defender was forced out of the UEFA U21 EURO semi-final against France after just 11 minutes with a leg injury[1][2]. The tearful scene in the arms of coach Antonio Di Salvo was echoed by the coach himself, who struggled to find words to console the young captain[5].
"Initially, I didn't say much because you never know what to say in moments like that," said the 46-year-old coach after Germany's 3-0 win over France in the semi-final. "This loss of Max really hurts us all. It's a terrible shock," he added[5].
Rosenfelder stood on crutches and heavily bandaged, with his head bowed, as his teammates celebrated their victory. Di Salvo claimed that his absence would be a "miracle" to overcome in the final against England on Saturday, 9 PM, televised on Sat.1 and live ticker at ntv.de[2][5].
Not all was gloom, as Noah Atubolu, Rosenfelder's teammate, emerged as a beacon of hope. The goalkeeper frustrated France with multiple outstanding saves and earned praise for his performance[2]. "This is my most important and best U21 game," Atubolu stated on Sat.1[2]. The plan now is to win the final for the injured captain.
Rosenfelder received a wave of encouragement from his teammates, including a promise that they would win the game for him. "I told him we won the game for him, that I personally played for him too," said strong Tim Oermann, who took Rosenfelder's place on the field[5].
Germany will take on England in the U21 European Championship final on Saturday without their inspirational leader, Max Rosenfelder, due to a leg injury he sustained during the semi-final match against France[1][2][5]. This void presents Oermann with the opportunity to solidify his place in the team as he filled in for Rosenfelder in the historic win over France.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
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[1] Link to enrichment data - Severity of Injury Information
[2] Link to enrichment data - Recovery Timeline Unspecified
[5] Link to enrichment data - Emotional Impact and Coach's Remarks
Community members are offering support to Max Rosenfelder, the injured German U21 defender, through various means including emotional messages and social media shares. In the absence of Rosenfelder, vocational training programs in the community could provide a valuable alternative outlet for his skills, such as sports-analysis, given his passion for football. As his teammates aim to win the final for him, they may find success in vocational training opportunities post-tournament.
