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German Women's Coach Faces Criticism Over Mixed Signals and Communication Issues

Christian Wück's handling of Lena Oberdorf's Nations League role and veteran player relations raises concerns ahead of Euro 2025.

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Lena Oberdorf mit Giulia Gwinn bei der Titelfeier des FC Bayern
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Overview

  • Lena Oberdorf, recovering from an ACL injury, is in the Nations League camp but confirmed she will not play, contradicting earlier comments from coach Christian Wück.
  • FC Bayern and the German Football Association (DFB) had agreed Oberdorf would only participate in training sessions, a decision Wück initially left ambiguous.
  • Veteran defender Felicitas Rauch criticized Wück for failing to communicate her non-selection for the Nations League squad, echoing earlier complaints from Nicole Anyomi.
  • Wück's inconsistent messaging and lack of transparency have drawn scrutiny, with concerns about team cohesion as Euro 2025 approaches.
  • Despite the controversies, Wück has indicated Oberdorf remains a potential candidate for the final Euro 2025 squad, though not as a starter.