After dropping points for the first time in their fifth group game, Antonio di Salvo’s side will be looking to return to winning ways against Israel in Halle on Tuesday (26.03., 18:00 CET). “A tough battle is awaiting us,” said di Salvo at ProSieben Maxx. “Israel have a good side and their points tally doesn’t reflect what they are capable of. We know that this is a very tough group. However, our goal is to win it.”
Whilst Germany U21s’ most formidable opponent is Poland, Norway have to keep up with Italy and the Republic of Ireland in their group. The Scandinavians had an excellent dress rehearsal on Thursday evening and ran out 2-1 winners in a friendly against the Netherlands. Werder’s new signing Isak Hansen-Aarøen was subbed on at half time and set up his teammate Andreas Schjelderup for the winning goal (55’). As a result, Werder’s number 21 made his case for a starting eleven berth in the qualifier against San Marino in Stavanger on Tuesday afternoon (26.03., 17:00 CET).