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Jonathan Tah Urges Protection for Germany’s Teen Call-Ups Ahead of Luxembourg Qualifier

He warns that social media hype can derail young players who lack a stable support network.

Overview

  • Tah called for patience and shielding for Said El Mala and Assan Ouédraogo as they enter the senior setup.
  • He said the teenagers should be taught to stay focused on themselves rather than external praise or criticism.
  • Tah noted that hype is fine to enjoy but stressed the importance of not letting outside noise dictate responses in difficult moments.
  • El Mala of 1. FC Köln and Ouédraogo of RB Leipzig are 19 and received their first call-ups under head coach Julian Nagelsmann.
  • Both could make debuts for Germany in Friday’s World Cup qualifier in Luxembourg at 20:45, which will be broadcast on RTL.