Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah has withdrawn from Germany's UEFA European Under-21 Championship squad through injury.

The 21-year-old has suffered a recurrence of a troublesome thigh problem, which restricted him to just six Bundesliga appearances during the second half of the 2016/17 season.

Hannover's Waldemar Anton, having been cut from Stefan Kuntz's final squad a week ago, has been called up in his stead.

Watch: Jonathan Tah scored his only goal of the season on Matchday 18

Germany's U-21s, predominantly made up of Bundesliga representatives, begin their EURO campaign against the Czech Republic in the Polish city of Tychy on 18 June. Demmark and Italy complete Group C.

Click here for the latest Bundesliga news

Want more Bundesliga Action?

GET THE UPDATES!