U21 alert: Goalkeeper Atubolu is threatened with failure in the duel against England!

U21 alert: Goalkeeper Atubolu is threatened with failure in the duel against England!

Things are simmering in Germany's U21 national team - the decisive group final against England is just around the corner and the team's family dynamics could be put to the test by health problems. However, U21 goalkeeper Noah Atubolu has a cold and could miss the important match on Wednesday at 9:00 p.m., which will be broadcast live on Sat.1. National coach Antonio Di Salvo has already made it known that he does not want to take any risks with Atubolu. This makes the matter clear: If the talented keeper does not get fit, he will certainly be rested in order to be ready for the upcoming quarter-finals.

Atubolu, who acted as solid support in the two previous games against Slovenia (3:0) and the Czech Republic (4:2), expressed a sore throat before the match against the Czech Republic and still does not feel well. “There’s something going on,” you would say in football. Just in case, Di Salvo has Tjark Ernst from Hertha BSC in mind, who could replace Atubolu in goal. The team is complemented by Nahuel Noll from SpVgg Greuther Fürth as the third goalkeeper. Jonas Urbig from FC Bayern Munich cannot take part in the action due to the Club World Cup.

The decisive phase

Germany leads the group with 6 points while England lags behind with 4 points. The pressure to compete against direct competitors is enormous. “We have already achieved our goal of reaching the quarter-finals, but I want to win the England game,” emphasized Di Salvo. After all, Germany could face old friends like Italy or Spain in knockout mode. In addition to the goalkeeper, there may also be changes in the offensive: striker Nick Woltemade could also be rested, which could improve the English team's prospects.

The topic of health and injury management is currently very popular, not only for players, but also for coaches and experts. As described in the book about injury management in top-level sport by Jochen Mayer, pain and injuries have a decisive influence on sporting events. How players and coaches deal with such ailments can have long-term effects on their careers and health. People often start training again too soon after an injury or take part in competitions even though they have acute symptoms.

outlook

The situation is particularly sensitive for Atubolu as a return to the pitch could not only affect his performance in the tournament, but could also affect his long-term health. So if he were to miss out, his health would be the main reason and not a tactical decision by Di Salvo. How the situation develops until the game remains exciting. The fans are waiting eagerly and hoping for a quick recovery of their goalkeeper so that they can take the next step towards success together with the team.

If you want to know more about Atubolu's performance, you can take a look at his statistics at Transfermarkt.