- Adeyemi secures a three-pack role and agrees to a coaching contract.
After the latest U21 goal celebration, Karim Adeyemi shared an unconventional agreement with coach Antonio Di Salvo. "I suggested scoring an additional goal, then you could substitute me," said the 22-year-old, eager to secure a hat-trick following his brace before halftime. The Borussia Dortmund forward managed to deliver. "The coach gave his approval and allowed me to go for it. I'm extremely happy and grateful for this opportunity."
Following a 5-1 triumph against Israel, the German U21 team outperformed Estonia in a 10-1 blowout on Tuesday night in Tallinn. The team's previous record win was a 11-0 victory against San Marino in November 2009. "The team was driven to score goal after goal. It's a positive sign," the coach remarked, chuckling about the Adeyemi deal. "Fortunately, he scored in the 61st minute, allowing me to make a quick substitution."
Germany could clinch the group victory in October
En route to the Euro Championship in Slovakia next summer, Germany can secure the group win with a win on October 11 against Bulgaria or a draw on October 15 in Poland. If Germany misses out on the group win unexpectedly, they still hold a strong chance of qualifying as one of the top three group runners-up, securing direct entry into the EM. Otherwise, a playoff would ensue.
Adeyemi impresses once more
Adeyemi had been the subject of conversation prior to the match. Having withdrawn from the U21 team in November 2023 due to not being selected by Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann, Adeyemi decided to train with Borussia Dortmund instead. "I was fully aware of my decision, it was a personal one," explained Adeyemi, who had faced criticism from DFB President Bernd Neuendorf.
Post-discussion with Di Salvo, all misunderstandings were resolved. Adeyemi's determination and exceptional performance both on and off the field affirmed his ambitions. The U21 national coach was pleased to see Adeyemi return to the team with such conviction. "The atmosphere surrounding his return was harmonious," he stated.
Di Salvo is unfazed
Adeyemi's triumphant return to Dortmund, Champions League finalists, awaits. "Ultimately, he must step up his game in the club," said Di Salvo, showing no concern for the scenario where Adeyemi may be playing for Nagelsmann instead of him. "Nagelsmann will get the best out of him," Di Salvo added.
Against the overpowered Estonians, Stuttgart's Nick Woltemade scored a brace, with Nicolo Tresoldi of Hannover 96, captain Eric Martel of 1. FC Köln, Max Rosenfelder of SC Freiburg, Cologne's Tim Lemperle, and Frankfurt's Ansgar Knauff contributing the other German goals. "We can savor this victory for the moment, appreciating the goals we scored," said Di Salvo. Against Bulgaria, they aim to "definitely wrap things up," declared the U21 national coach.
In the conversation following the emphatic victory against Estonia, coach Antonio Di Salvo praised Adeyemi's performance, mentioning his role in the 61st-minute goal that allowed for a strategic substitution.
Subsequently, Adeyemi's impressive display in the U21 team reinforced his determination to make a significant impact in both the national team and Borussia Dortmund.
