Seven Eintracht Frankfurt players represented their respective national teams on Friday, navigating a challenging schedule of play-offs and friendly matches, according to Yahoo Sports.
Oscar Højlund captained the Denmark U21 side during a difficult first leg of the European Under-21 Championship play-offs against the Netherlands.
The Danes suffered a 3-0 defeat following two early own goals and a strike from Thom van Bergen, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
The return leg of the competition is scheduled for Nov. 17 in Almere.
In international friendly action, Japan defender Keita Kosugi played the full 90 minutes in a 2-0 loss to Spain, the source noted.
Germany U21s also faced a setback, falling 2-1 to Belgium despite a starting lineup that featured Noel Aseko, Elias Baum, and Nnamdi Collins.
Collins nearly leveled the score with a header in the 90th minute, but the effort was saved by goalkeeper Lucca Brughmans, according to the article.
Amil Siljevic provided a bright spot for the club, helping Bosnia and Herzegovina secure a 3-1 victory over Montenegro in the first of two scheduled friendlies.
Siljevic played the first half of the match before being substituted at the interval, per Yahoo Sports.
The two teams are expected to meet again on Monday to conclude their series.
Separately, Germany’s senior squad earned a 3-1 victory against Serbia in the UEFA Nations League.
Eintracht striker Younes Ebnoutalib was listed as an unused substitute for the match in Belgrade, the outlets reported.
The international break continues to test the depth and fitness of the Eintracht roster as players prepare to return to their club duties following the conclusion of these fixtures.