The F.C. Copenhagen U19 team is set to begin its autumn Youth League campaign with an exciting match against Bayer Leverkusen at Tingbjerg Idrætspark. The kickoff is scheduled for 13:45, marking an important event in the youth football calendar.
Squad Overview
Head coach Sune Holmgren has assembled a strong 20-player squad for this match, including key players who have experience in previous competitions. The lineup features:
- 1 Oscar Buur (GK)
- 2 David Katlego
- 3 Kyung-Hyun Lee
- 4 Graham Ankamafio
- 5 Christoffer Daluiso
- 6 Frederik Petersen
- 7 Gunnar Olsen
- 8 Tristan Panduro
- 9 Viktor Dadason
- 10 Dominik Sarapata
- 11 Roberto Risnæs
- 12 David Boison
- 14 Abdul Daramy
- 15 Liam West
- 17 Marvin Nasnas
- 18 William Nørløv
- 19 Aske Bang
- 22 Sean Fetterlein
- 23 Oskar Fenger
- 31 Tobias Breum-Harild (GK)
Notably, Oscar Buur and Roberto Risnæs have prior experience in the Youth League from last season. Additionally, Buur, Dominik Sarapata, and Liam West have also been integrated into the first-team squad. Unfortunately, Oliver Højer and Jonathan Moalem are currently sidelined due to injuries, while Theo Sander, Hunor Németh, and Amin Chiakha are away on loan. All five players were part of the competition in the 2023–24 season.
Match Officials
The match will be officiated by a team of referees from Poland and Denmark, with Patryk Gryckiewicz serving as the main referee. He will be supported by assistant referees Bartosz Kaszyński and Dawid Błażejczyk, while Svend Funder will act as the fourth official. This officiating crew aims to ensure a fair and competitive match as both teams strive for victory in the Youth League.
As the F.C. Copenhagen U19 team prepares for this crucial match against Bayer Leverkusen, fans are eager to see how the young players perform on this significant stage. The outcome of this match could set the tone for the rest of their campaign in the Youth League.