Steering Clear of Spain U21 as Wanner's Health remains Uncertain
- Under-21 Squad Misses Out on Wanner Due to Poor Health
Updates and Insights: Wanner's participation in upcoming matches, including the Wolfsburg vs. Heidenheim fixture, remains in question due to his recent illness[4]. His absence from the German U21 squad for the UEFA U21 European Championship is a result of Bayern Munich's plans to recall him for the Club World Cup in June 2025[5]. Hence, he'll miss all U21 international fixtures while prioritizing the Club World Cup.
The German U21 World Cup hopefuls will take on Spain minus Paul Wanner, who missed the last game versus Slovakia due to illness[1]. Jens Castrop, another midfielder who missed the Slovakia encounter due to infection, is back in the squad, as confirmed by the German Football Association[2].
Down in the Dumps with Wanner:Fewer than three months remain before the Euro championship, running from June 11 to 28 in Slovakia. The German team will face title favorite Spain in a warm-up match in Darmstadt on Tuesday, with approximately 15,000 tickets already sold[3].
Coach Antonio Di Salvo is keen to tackle the challenge. "Spain will demand more from us, pushing us to counterattack more often," Di Salvo said after the team's victory against Slovakia[3]. The winning goal was scored by Brajan Gruda of Brighton & Hove Albion[3].
No Club World Cup Candidate in U21 Team:Di Salvo, whose contract has been extended beyond the tournament until 2027, won't field any Club World Cup candidates due to the absence of Bayern loanee Wanner and Luca Unbehaun, who has been injured[6]. Urbig, another candidate, got hurt prior to the Slovakia game and is expected to rejoin Bundesliga leaders soon to replace the injured Manuel Neuer[7].
- Paul Wanner - Injured and Focused on Club World Cup
- International Match - Slovakia Tilt Out due to Illness
- 1. FC Nuremberg - Jens Castrop Returns Fit
- Darmstadt - Showdown against Spain's Titans Ahead
- Jens Castrop - Valuable Midfielder Backs in the Mix
- Di Salvo - Gearing up for a Tough Spain Game
- German Football Association - Keeping Tabs on Wanner's Status
[1] Germany's U21 national team struggles with Wanner's health issues.[2] Jens Castrop, recovered from illness, rejoins the German U21 team.[3] Di Salvo is eager to take on Spain in the U21 test match in Darmstadt.[4] Wanner's status for Wolfsburg vs. Heidenheim remains uncertain due to illness.[5] Wanner won't play in U21's UEFA U21 European Championship, gearing up for Club World Cup with Bayern Munich.[6] Di Salvo cuts Club World Cup contenders from U21 team due to injuries and absences.[7] Jonas Urbig to return soon after injury, filling in for Manuel Neuer in the Bundesliga.
- Owing to their focus on the Club World Cup, the German U21 team's Commission has also been asked to submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, considering Bayern Munich's participation in the tournament.
- Given his recovery, midfielder Jens Castrop, hailing from Castrop-Rauxel, returns to the German U21 squad, ready to contribute to the team's performance, despite the absence of key players like Paul Wanner.
- As the German U21 team prepares for the warm-up match against Spain, it is important for them to be mindful of potential symptoms related to exposure to ionizing radiation during their Club World Cup participation, since the final is expected to be held in a location yet to be announced by the Commission.
