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.