{
  "id": 10002501,
  "title": "Confirmed Lineups: Latvia U21 vs. Germany U21",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/26/confirmed-lineups-latvia-u21-vs-germany-u21",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-26T15:05:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/confirmed-lineups-latvia-u21-vs-150500398.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UEFA U21 Championship qualifying match between Latvia and Germany is set to take place in Riga. Antonio Di Salvo's Latvia U21 team will be looking to continue their strong campaign in the competition. The match will see a mix of experienced players and uncapped talents.\n\nFor Latvia, goalkeeper Kristaps Parfjonovs will be in goal, supported by a solid defense including Mihalcovs, Kragliks, Semeško, and Kangars. Up front, Mežsargs will lead the attack alongside Patrikejevs, Melnis, and Anisjko. In midfield, the team will feature Cēsnieks, and Lizunovs.\n\nGermany's lineup will be led by goalkeeper Backhaus. Defensively, Baum, Quarshie, Gechter, and Ullrich will be tasked with stopping Latvia's attack. In midfield, Bischof and Darvich will provide creativity and control, while Brunner and Tresoldi will look to create chances up front. The former U20 World Cup winners Francis Onyeka and Paris Brunner, along with Noahkai Banks, add depth to the squad.\n\nWith both teams having a perfect record in non-head-to-head fixtures, the match promises to be an exciting contest. The outcome could have significant implications for their respective campaigns in the UEFA U21 Euros 2027.",
  "summary": "Antonio Di Salvo's side continue their qualifying campaign for the 2027 U21 Euros with a trip to Latvia. The three-time winners are currently top of Group F thanks to a better goal difference than Gre...",
  "key_points": [
    "Latvia U21 team features experienced players and uncapped talents.",
    "Germany U21 lineup includes goalkeeper Backhaus and defenders Baum and Quarshie.",
    "Match promises exciting contest with both teams having perfect records."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}