Woltemade: After the Nations League exit in the U21 for the European Championship!

Woltemade: After the Nations League exit in the U21 for the European Championship!

Nick Woltemade, the promising 23-year-old footballer, will travel early to the German U21 team. This comes after the senior national team missed out on reaching the final of the Nations League. National coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed that Woltemade is moving to the U21s after making his international debut in the semi-final against Portugal, which ended 1-2. Woltemade played as a central attacker for 60 minutes in this match and looked good, even if he was unable to score against Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa.

The decision to send Woltemade to the U21 was discussed in advance by Nagelsmann with U21 coach Antonio Di Salvo. He hopes to see Woltemade as a regular and top performer at the upcoming European Championship tournament, which will take place in Slovakia from June 11th to 28th. The U21 juniors are preparing intensively for the European Championships, and Woltemade is expected to play a central role in the team.

Preparation for the U21 European Championships

In fact, Woltemade is expected to travel to the U21s on Monday after the senior team plays for third place against Spain or France in Stuttgart on Sunday. The U21s begin their European Championship preparation in Blankenhain before heading to the European Championship quarters in Modra on Sunday. The first games of the U21 European Championship are just around the corner, the opening match will take place on Thursday, June 12th against Slovenia.

There is great anticipation for the tournament and Di Salvo is optimistic that Woltemade will actually be used during the tournament. In the last test matches, Woltemade showed that he is capable of top performances - in the European Championship dress rehearsal against Spain he impressively scored all three goals in a 3-1 win.

An exciting time for Woltemade

It remains exciting to see whether Woltemade will also play in the U21 from the start. After the Nations League semi-final, he is expected to train less on Tuesday to prepare for the challenge. The European Championship promises not only sporting challenges for all players, but also the opportunity to recommend themselves for future senior national team calls. Nagelsmann had already emphasized that he cannot expect miracles from a young player like Woltemade, but expectations are high for the U21.

The organization around the European Championship is in full swing: 24 teams have qualified for the final round, which will be held in Romania and Georgia between June 21 and July 8, 2023. The competition is not only a test of strength between the best young players in Europe, but also a springboard for many of them to recommend themselves for upcoming major tournaments.

In the coming period it will be all about the U21s for Nick Woltemade, and fans can look forward to seeing how the young kicker performs in this important tournament.

For further information about the current situation surrounding football in Germany, see the articles from Radio Cologne and Sky Sports recommended, as well as detailed source information U21 European Championships.