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VfB Stuttgart Defender Jeltsch Exits U21 Camp Due to Lower Leg Inflammation
In a significant setback for both VfB Stuttgart and the German U21 team, 18-year-old center-back Finn Jeltsch has temporarily left the U21 preparation camp in Thuringia, two weeks before the start of the UEFA U21 European Championship.
Jeltsch, who was recently called up to the U21 squad for the tournament in Slovenia (11 to 28 June), is dealing with an inflammation in his lower leg, as announced by VfB Stuttgart, the Bundesliga club he recently joined from Nürnberg. The duration of Jeltsch's absence from the camp remains undisclosed at this time.
The young defender had made a strong impression in the last 13 Bundesliga games of the season, making 9 starts and showcasing his modern center-back skills, including a commendable passing range and mature game understanding. His first call-up to the Germany U21 national team came in late May 2025.
As of now, no specific details regarding the recovery timeline or the exact impact on Jeltsch's participation in the UEFA U21 European Championship starting in June 2025 have been disclosed. Given the nature of the inflammation injury and the timing of his withdrawal from the squad, it is suspected that he will miss at least the initial part of the tournament.
Upon his return to full fitness, Jeltsch will look to resume his promising career with VfB Stuttgart, who clinched the DFB Cup in the previous season, and regain his place in the U21 squad in preparation for the upcoming Euros.
In the context of Jeltsch's injury, the local community could organize aid to support his recovery, offering him vocational training in physical therapy or sports nutrition during his recovery period. Meanwhile, to fill the gap left by Jeltsch's absence, the German U21 team might consider inviting a promising defender training in a football academy affiliated with a European league, possibly even one competing in the Premier League.
