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Cajetan Lenz impresses in his Germany U21 debut against Belgium

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 8:27 PM

Last updated Nov 13, 2026

Cajetan Lenz impresses in his Germany U21 debut against Belgium

Summary

Cajetan Lenz of TSG Hoffenheim made his debut for Germany's U21 team in a match against Belgium on November 13, 2026. Despite Germany's 2-1 defeat, Lenz showcased his skills with energetic play and involvement in attacking sequences. He earned praise from coach Antonio Di Salvo, who sees Lenz as a challenger for a midfield position. The match marked a significant moment for Lenz, as he played close to his hometown with family present. Lenz previously played for VfL Bochum and has only seen limited action in the Bundesliga this season. He aims to further establish himself ahead of the UEFA U21 European Championship next summer, with another friendly against Croatia upcoming.

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•Lenz debuts in Germany U21 match against Belgium
•Germany loses 2-1 in the friendly
•Lenz played close to his hometown with family present
•Coach Di Salvo views Lenz as a midfield challenger
•Lenz has limited playing time in Bundesliga this season

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8:27 PMYahoo Sports — Hoffenheim’s Cajetan Lenz embraces challenger role after impressive Germany U21 debut

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TSG Hoffenheim midfielder Cajetan Lenz made his Germany U21 debut on Friday evening, earning his first international appearance at this level in Antonio Di Salvo’s starting XI against Belgium. Speak...
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