During the recent international break, six players from Union showcased their talents on the global stage. Their performances ranged from pivotal playtime to contributing towards qualification for major tournaments.
Jérôme Roussillon from Guadeloupe shone brightly, playing a full 90 minutes in both matches against Nicaragua. His stellar effort helped secure qualification for the CONCACAF Gold Cup for the sixth time this summer.
In contrast, defender Leopold Querfeld didn’t get a chance to step onto the field during the UEFA Nations League play-offs. He watched from the sidelines as Austria suffered an unfortunate 1-1 tie followed by a 2-0 defeat against Serbia, missing the opportunity for promotion to League A.
Andras Schäfer represented Hungary in League B of the UEFA Nations League but faced disappointment as they lost both matches 3-1 and 3-0 against Turkiye. Despite scoring Hungary’s sole goal in the first match, it wasn’t enough to stave off relegation.
László Bénes had a similar fate with Slovakia, missing out on promotion to League B. After two goalless draws against Slovenia, their opponents triumphed in extra time, with Bénes playing for 27 minutes across both matches.
Union also had representation in the UEFA Nations League Finals, where Croatia reached the quarter-finals. Josip Juranovic found himself warming the bench, unable to influence the matches as Croatia faced elimination on penalties following a close battle with France.
Lastly, Tom Rothe led the German U20 team during two friendlies, earning a 1-0 victory against Czechia where he played for 45 minutes. In the next match, a 1-1 draw against Portugal, he captained the side but was substituted after an hour.
During the recent men’s international break, six players from Union showcased their skills. Roussillon helped Guadeloupe to Gold Cup qualification, while Querfeld, Schäfer, and Bénes suffered contrasting disappointments with their national teams. Juranovic observed from the bench in Croatia’s UEFA Nations League penalty loss, and Rothe captained the German U20s in two matches, highlighting Union’s diverse international representation.
In summary, Union’s internationals had a mixed bag of experiences during the recent international break. While Roussillon excelled in helping Guadeloupe qualify for the Gold Cup, others faced setbacks in their respective teams, from relegation challenges to painful missed promotions. Each player contributed uniquely, marking their presence across different competitions.
Original Source: www.fc-union-berlin.de
