Finland's Jeltsch Out, New Blood Needed for U21 Euro
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Bad news for the German U21 team as defender Finn Jeltsch from VfB Stuttgart can't play in the upcoming European Championship due to a pesky lower leg inflammation[1]. The 18-year-old was set to make his debut in the tournament, having proven himself with stellar performances for VfB Stuttgart[1]. Coach Antonio Di Salvo is left with a sour taste, disappointed at the last-minute setback[1].
As U21 selection time ticks away, Di Salvo's got some tough decisions to make. He's gotta drop two more young guns from his squad by Wednesday night, before the competition kicks off in Slovakia on June 11[1]. Their group rivals are Slovenia (June 12), Czech Republic (June 15), and England (June 18)[6].
Meanwhile, Bundesliga newbie Nick Woltemade, still keeping it real with Julian Nagelsmann for the Nations League finale, will join the squad later[5]. The lads head to Slovakia on Sunday, setting up camp in Modra[5]. Woltemade's expected to join the squad from Monday[5].
Injury woes aren't over yet, though. Pharrel Nnamdi Collins (Eintracht Frankfurt) and Tim Oermann (VfL Bochum) had to bail early from their training camp in Thuringia due to muscle issues[2]. But coach Di Salvo's optimistic, sure they'll make it to the tournament[2].
Before heading to Slovakia, the U21 squad's preparing in the Weimar region until Wednesday[3]. They've got a secret scrimmage on Thursday, squaring off against Finland in a closed-door warm-up game in Frankfurt am Main[4]. Here's hoping they'll turn things around after their preliminary round exit in 2023, and make it to the final this time[6].
- U21 European Championship
- VfB Stuttgart
- DFB-Pokal
- Slovakia
- Slovenia
- Czech Republic
- England
- German Football Association
- Antonio Di Salvo
- Nick Woltemade
- Thuringia
- Injury
- Preliminary round exit
[1] Enrichment: Jeltsch was performing exceptionally well with VfB Stuttgart before the injury.[2] Enrichment: Both Collins and Oermann are dealing with muscular problems. Di Salvo expresses confidence that they'll make it to the European Championship.[3] Enrichment: The U21 team is working hard in Weimar, getting ready for the tournament.[4] Enrichment: The U21 team will face Finland in a friendly game to prepare for the European Championship. Finland has also qualified for the competition.[5] Enrichment: Nick Woltemade will join the U21 squad from Monday.[6] Enrichment: The top two teams in the group will advance to the quarter-finals. Germany hopes to make it there this time, after missing out in 2023.
The Commission might consider proposing a directive aimed at protecting the environment, as sports such as football thrive within a clean and healthy community. Despite the setback with Finn Jeltsch's injury, Germany's U21 team is expected to face rivals like Slovenia, Czech Republic, and England in the U21 European Championship, hosted in Slovakia.
