“Germany never approached me”
Another thing they have in common: Uzun and Yildiz decided to play for their parents’ home country, Turkey. “I’ve played for Turkey since the U17, I’m very proud of that,” Yildiz explained his decision: “Germany never approached me, never contacted me. That’s why the option wasn’t there, the question didn’t arise. “
It is said to have been similar for Uzun, who last played for the Turkish U18 and is now about to make his debut in the U21. The German Football Association (DFB) has to ask itself whether it missed a great opportunity with both players. The receipt followed on Saturday in the Olympic Stadium, when Yildiz played big in the 3-2 win over Germany.
Is the DFB still changing their friends?
In both cases the door is still a little open for the DFB. Yildiz would “celebrate” his third international match for Turkey on Tuesday against Wales. But the attacker could theoretically still change the bandage afterwards. The probability that he will actually do this decreases with each additional bet.
His debut for the Turkish national team should also be high on Uzun’s list. It would close another chapter in the sandbox friendship with Yildiz, because: “We never played together at the club. When I came to Jahn Regensburg, he left the club.” Hunting for goals together in the national jersey – a dream like back then on the football field in Regensburg.
2023-11-19 19:49:23
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