El Mala departs German national team to join U-21 setup for Georgia clash

Said El Mala has left the senior national team's camp and joined the U-21s ahead of their game against Georgia on Tuesday. 

This measure was planned beforehand in the build-up to the international break and is not intended as a punishment. 

Nagelsmann wanted to have El Mala for a few days in training in order to get a first impression on the 1.FC Köln talent. 

Kölner Stadt-Anzeiger reported the news this afternoon and stated El Mala left a positive impression on Nagelsmann. 

The U-21 team crucially trail Greece in Group F by three points after four games and El Mala brings much needed firepower to the ranks.