Football match news update. - Union Berlin announces the departure of seven internationals.
Seven footballers from Union Berlin must forego their summer vacations even after the end of the Bundesliga season. Goalkeeper Frederik Rönnow is set to play in the European Championship with Denmark, which commences on June 14, followed by two practice games. Midfielder Andras Schäfer will join Hungary in the group stage, and his participation includes playing against the German national team. Concurrently, defenders Josip Juranović and Tymoteusz Puchacz represent Croatia and Poland, respectively, in the European Championship. Alex Král is only part of the extended Czech Republic squad as of now.
In addition to the Euro, midfielder Brenden Aaronson is preparing with the US national team for the Copa America (from June 20 to July 14). Meanwhile, his partner, Aiossa Laidouni, is taking part in two qualifying matches for the African World Cup with the Tunisian national team.
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Despite the summer break, Union Berlin will be missing several key players. Besides Frederik Rönnow's involvement in Denmark's European Championship squad, there's Andras Schafer representing Hungary, who will face Germany. Josip Juranović and Tymoteusz Puchacz from Union Berlin are part of Croatia and Poland's European Championship teams, respectively. Alex Král is included in the extended Czech Republic squad but his participation is yet to be confirmed.
In international friendlies, midfielder Brenden Aaronson will be with the USA for the Copa America, while his teammate Aiossa Laidouni joins Tunisia for two African World Cup qualifiers.
Meanwhile, some players are staying close to home. Union Berlin's national team members, such as those from the Czech Republic and Germany, will be playing within Europe.
Union Berlin's top scorer in the past season, Sheraldo Becker, is expected to represent the Netherlands in friendly matches during the summer break. The departure of these internationals leaves a significant void in the first-team squad of 1. FC Union Berlin in Berlin.
The German side is not the only club facing international departures. Czech Republic midfielder, Jan Kavan, besides Andras Schafer, will leave Slavia Prague to join Union Berlin.
Finally, the German national team players are set to face European Championship opponents like Croatia in Poland, while Denmark will begin their European Championship journey against Finland.
