Nnamdi Collins joins Germany U21 squad ahead of crucial qualifier
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 9:15 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026
Nnamdi Collins has been called up to the Germany U21 squad for a decisive European Championship qualifier against Georgia on October 6 in Bielefeld. Collins replaces the ill Linus Gechter, providing additional defensive depth after several late changes to the roster. Germany enters the match tied on points with Greece and can secure qualification for Euro 2027 with a win. The match is expected to draw a record crowd, with over 17,000 tickets sold by Monday morning, aiming to surpass the largest attendance for a Germany U21 home match in over 20 years.
- •Collins replaces Linus Gechter, who has a flu-like illness.
- •Germany is level on points with Greece ahead of the final match.
- •A win against Georgia secures direct qualification for Euro 2027.
- •Over 17,000 tickets sold for the match, potentially setting attendance records.
- •Germany seeks to respond positively after recent squad changes and injuries.
- 9:15 AMYahoo Sports — Collins joins up with U21s
- 8:55 AMYahoo Sports — Nnamdi Collins receives late Germany U21 call-up ahead of final qualification match in Bielefeld
"Germany U21 coach Antonio Di Salvo has added Nnamdi Collins to his squad for the team’s final European Championship qualifier.Germany U21 coach Antonio Di Salvo has added Nnamdi Collins to his squad...
"Germany U21 head coach Antonio Di Salvo has made another late adjustment to his squad ahead of Tuesday’s decisive European Championship qualifier against Georgia, with Nnamdi Collins replacing the i...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 9:15 AMCollins joins up with U21s
Germany U21 coach Antonio Di Salvo has added Nnamdi Collins to his squad for the team’s final European Championship qualifier.Germany U21 coach Antonio Di Salvo has added Nnamdi Collins to his squad...
- Yahoo SportsOct 6, 2026, 8:55 AMNnamdi Collins receives late Germany U21 call-up ahead of final qualification match in Bielefeld
Germany U21 head coach Antonio Di Salvo has made another late adjustment to his squad ahead of Tuesday’s decisive European Championship qualifier against Georgia, with Nnamdi Collins replacing the i...
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