The 2009 Under-21 European Championship will showcase the best and brightest of young football
talent from around Europe. With Spain, Germany, England, Italy and Serbia all having qualified for
the Euro 2009, the tournament will be closely followed by football scouts across Europe's top
clubs.
I had the opportunity to speak with Andy Brassell of the BBC's excellent World Football Phone-in
on Up All Night. I want to emphasize that for those of us who follow the Bundesliga, this show,
although based in England, can be a massive resource. Tim Vickery, with his knowledge of South
American Players, and Andy with his knowledge of the continental players as well as the Bundesliga
itself can aid us in getting to understand new players to the league.
Wie wichtig die Jugendarbeit für den eigenen Verein sein kann, bekommt derzeit der VfL
Wolfsburg zu spüren. Als die Verantwortlichen der "Wölfe" ihre eigentlich 25 Spieler für die
Gruppenphase in der Champions League melden mussten, standen sie vor einem Problem. Die UEFA sieht
es vor, dass vier dieser 25 Spieler sogenannte "Local Players" sind.
