U21 against Latvia: Favorite role and injury drama in the team!

U21 against Latvia: Favorite role and injury drama in the team!

After intensive training days in Bad Tatzmannsdorf, the U21 national team is ready for the upcoming challenge. Team boss Peter Perchtold is very satisfied with the training intensity and quality. "We worked well and started the game against Latvia as favorites," explains Perchtold. Tomorrow at 6:00 p.m. the team will meet ORF Sport+ in the Ergo Arena in Wiener Neustadt on the Latvian selection. But Perchtold also has a warning ready: "Latvia should not be underestimated. They have an experienced trainer and are physically well positioned", says his assessment. https:/sportreport.biz/2025/05/u21-nationalteam-nimm-forite-an/

Florian Micheler, player at Hoffenheim, is also optimistic and says that the team has grown together closer. New in the U21 team is Damjan Kovacevic from Hartberg, who is looking forward to the game. But not everyone could take part in the training camp: Perchtold has three offensive forces - Erik Kojzek, Leon Grgic and Nikolaus Wurmbrand - due to injury. https://sportreport.biz/2025/05/u21-nationalteam-nimmt-favoritenrolle-an/

the future challenges

The ÖFB sports director Peter Schöttel sees the team on the right track: "We hope for successful games in Wiener Neustadt," he says. The focus is not only on the upcoming game, but also on the qualification for the U21 European Championship 2025, which will take place in Slovakia from June 11th to 28th. Of 52 participating UEFA member associations, 15 places are to be awarded for the final round, whereby Slovakia is automatically qualified as an organizer. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/u-21-fu%C3%C3%C3 equalization_2025/qualification In qualification, Austria is divided into a group with Denmark, Belgium, Wales and Belarus. There are a total of nine groups, with a total of 14 places that are to be awarded. The direct path to the European Championship leads to the achievement of first place or the best second place. https://www.dfb.de/news/qualification-zur- 2027-neuland-fuer-die

A look at the opponents

The Latvian team has proven to be a serious opponent in the last games and was able to win 2-0 in their previous qualification games against San Marino. Such results should also be a warning for the young Austrians. The team has a lot to do and stands an exciting time ago. https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/u-21-fu%C3%9Fball-Europame Championship_2025/qualification

The coming game will show whether the U21 team can actually claim the role of favorites for itself and is on the right path to the European Championship. The fans are excited and hope for a successful start!