📲 The nation’s Fohlen lungs?! The web hails Rocco Reitz’s incredible run | OneFootball

It just wasn't meant to be: Despite a self-sacrificing performance, Germany had to concede defeat to England with a 2:3 loss after extra time in the final of the U21 European Championship!

The DFB team received a lot of praise for their fighting spirit. At the center of this attention: Borussia Mönchengladbach's midfield engine Rocco Reitz.

Throughout the entire tournament, the 23-year-old impressed with strong performances and an unyielding will to fight. In the final, Reitz went through hell for 120 minutes, hoping to somehow carry his team to the trophy.

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Without any dip in form, the native of Duisburg marched through this European Championship after an already long season.

With his stamina, Reitz repeatedly compensated for occasional lapses by his teammates.

After the end of the tournament, it can only be said: Rocco Reitz has more than earned his (short) summer break and the title of "Nation's Foal Lung." Additionally, the Gladbach homegrown talent can look forward to his wedding. Congratulations are in order!

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.

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