Internationals in March
The German national team has to reschedule the defense in the upcoming international matches. Armel Bella-Kotchap (21) is out against Peru (03/25) and Belgium (03/28). Former Schalke player Malick Thiaw (21, AC Milan) will replace the Southampton professional in central defence, as the DFB confirmed on Sunday.
Bella-Kotchap sustained a shoulder injury in Saturday’s Premier League game against Tottenham Hotspur. Thiaw was originally nominated for the Under-21 squad that plays Japan and Romania ahead of the EURO this summer. For the native of Düsseldorf it is the premiere in the senior national team.
Thiaw new: Flick’s squad for the internationals in March
From Monday, the joint preparation for the two international matches will begin under national coach Hansi Flick. It all starts with a regeneration session, as the association explains, since numerous national players are still in action with their clubs on Sunday.
Armel Bella Kotchap falls for #GERPER and #GERBEL because of a shoulder injury. National coach Hansi Flick has #U21-European Champion Malick Thiaw of the @DFB_Juniors post-nominated.
Get well soon, Armel!
https://t.co/XzzekpybhA pic.twitter.com/yC3HeWk6hZ
— DFB Team (@DFB_Team) March 19, 2023
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