BREMEN, Germany: The German club Werder Bremen refused to release forward Josh Sargent and other players for upcoming national team games, and the US replaced Sargent on its 24-man roster with LA Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget. Bremen said on Thursday (Friday in Manila) it will release only one player, Czech Republic goalkeeper Jiri Pavlenka, for the international break next week. Bremen said Pavlenka will be released only for a friendly against Germany in Leipzig next week. Bremen also will allow midfielder Jean-Manuel Mbom to join Germany’s Under-21 team. FIFA said last month clubs could refuse to release players who faced at least five days in quarantine on their return.

Source: Manila Times November 06, 2020 01:41 UTC