"Noah Atubolu has been one of the brightest young talents in Germany for some time. Atubolu became impossible to notice last season with a massive clean sheet run as well as some exceptional ability to save penalties. Atubolu even topped of his successful season with a great performance at the U21 Euros for Germany this past summer. It seemed like Julian Nagelsmann was never going to give the goalkeeper a call."
"That all changed now as the DFB has issued a release that Noah Atubolu has been called up to the senior national team for the first time. Oliver Baumann is struggling with nausea and is a doubt for tomorrow's training. With Nübel having done little to impress Nagelsmann and fans so far, and Finn Dahmen not instilling a level of significance, there is a real opportunity for change here."
Noah Atubolu emerged as a top young German goalkeeper after a massive clean-sheet run, strong penalty-saving ability, and a standout U21 Euros performance. The DFB has now issued his first senior national team call-up amid Oliver Baumann's nausea-related doubt for training. Nübel has failed to impress Nagelsmann and fans, while Finn Dahmen has not established himself, leaving a clear opportunity for change in the goalkeeper hierarchy. Atubolu remains fourth in the pecking order due to not being initially called, but can use this chance to challenge for a starting spot. Manuel Neuer's potential return adds further uncertainty before the World Cup.
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