Former DFB Goalkeeper Merle Frohms Criticizes Lack of Communication Over Olympic Demotion

Frohms, who recently retired from international football, expressed frustration over how her relegation was handled but emphasized there is no lingering resentment.

Merle Frohms, former goalkeeper for Germany's national team, criticized the lack of communication from coach Horst Hrubesch regarding her demotion before the 2024 Olympics.
Frohms lost her starting position to Ann-Katrin Berger, who went on to help Germany secure Olympic bronze and was later named Germany's 'Footballer of the Year.'
Frohms revealed she was informed of the decision just one day before the team traveled to the tournament in France, calling the process 'not ideal.'
Despite her disappointment, Frohms clarified that her retirement in September, after 52 caps, was not a reaction to the demotion but a decision made over time.
She stated that the issue was later addressed constructively with Hrubesch and DFB officials, and she now feels at peace with how the situation was resolved.