Tresoldi, Rothe, and Ernst receive U21 call ups after injuries
By Peter Weis @PeterVicey
The German FA confirmed three fresh nominations for the Germany U21 squad on Monday after Freiburg keeper Noah Atubolu, Mainz striker Nelson Weiper, and Hoffenheim defensive midfielder/fullback Marco John had to withdraw with injury.
| Nicolo Tresoldi | DFB |
Hertha BSC goalkeeping prospect Tjark Ernst will take the place of Atubolu. Hannover 96 striker Nicolo Treslodi shall take Weiper's slot. Borussia Dortmund left-back Tom Rothe - currently on loan with Holstein Kiel - has been nominated to take the place of John. All three players have not yet earned a cap at Germany's highest youth level.
Treslodi is off to a strong start for Hannover this season, scoring two goals and registering three assists. Rothe too is thriving for his loan club; starting all five fixtures, scoring one goal, and serving as his squad's highest-rated player in German press sources such as Kicker Magazine and Sport Bild. Ernst recently took over for the departed Oliver Christensen. He's kept two clean sheets in three appearances.