Broke despite a 1-0 lead
The German U21 national team has to cope with the next mood dampener at the start of the European Championship season. The selection of the German Football Association lost four days after the 0: 1 against France on Tuesday the endurance test against England with 1: 3 (1: 1).
In front of 10,731 spectators in Sheffield, the goal of Wolfsburg’s Felix Nmecha (35th minute) was not enough to reward a courageous performance by the European champion with a sense of achievement. Folarin Balogun (42nd) and Conor Gallagher (47th) shot the intense and at times wild international match after the break. Cole Palmer scored late (90+5).
After the 1:2, the German team was lucky not to fall further behind. In the final phase, Cologne’s Eric Martel and Frankfurt’s Faride Alidou didn’t miss much to equalize.
Thiaw, Netz & Co.: The German U21 squad for the friendlies in September
Felix Nmecha wanted to be loaned out by VfL Wolfsburg
1-0 goalscorer Felix Nmechha actually wanted to temporarily leave VfL Wolfsburg after a disappointing debut season, but was stopped by coach Niko Kovac. “Of course, in the summer I thought about going on a loan to get more match practice. But Niko Kovac spoke to me and convinced me to stay and fight for my place in the team,” said Lukas Nmecha’s (23) younger brother and teammate “Picture”. In the summer of 2021, the native of Hamburg came on a free transfer from Manchester City’s U23s, his contract with the “Wolves” runs until 2024. In the current season, 21-year-old Felix Nmecha has only played 131 minutes at club level.
90th+5 mins
Too bad men. In the end, we lose England 3-1 in the international match.
3:1 #U21 #ENGGER #HEARTSHOW pic.twitter.com/ySTNzXPG3w
— DFB Juniors (@DFB_Junioren) September 27, 2022
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