European Championship qualification: Speculation about Tresoldi’s future: focus on U21 showdown

After his brace in the 3-0 win against Northern Ireland, 21-year-old Tresoldi from FC Brugge is expected to play an important role in the race for group victory. It remains to be seen whether the long-time Hannover 96 striker will continue to wear the German jersey in the future or play for Italy, his father’s country, or Argentina, his mother’s home country.

Bayern professional Bischof: That’s what sets Tresoldi apart

“I have to say, I hear the question far too often right now. He plays for us and I think we’re all happy about that,” said FC Bayern U21 captain Tom Bischof. “He’s simply a great striker who is known not only for his goals, but also how he handles the ball and his technique. Not that many strikers have that.”

Tresoldi, with whom Di Salvo has “a great relationship of trust”, had emphasized his focus on the fight for the European Championship ticket during the international match phase. “I haven’t spoken to anyone from Italy. I’m now with the U21s and focused on the next two games. So there’s nothing to say about that,” he said before the games against Northern Ireland and Greece. The Italy speculation has been around for a long time.

After first leg mistake: goalkeeper Seimen is out sick

Di Salvo will have to do without goalkeeper Dennis Seimen from SC Paderborn for the game in Athens. The goalkeeper scheduled for the game, who may have been particularly motivated after his mistake in the first leg, is out sick. Mio Backhaus from Werder Bremen, who was strong against Northern Ireland, will be used for him. According to his coach, the injured Brajan Gruda from RB Leipzig is ready for action.

After the 2:3 in the first leg, the German team needs a win with a two-goal lead in order to be better than league leaders Greece in a direct comparison. As group winners, the ticket to the European Championship finals next year would be secure. Eight of the nine runners-up in the group have to go to the playoffs.