Overview
- Kathrin Hendrich’s 13th-minute red card against France sealed Germany’s ten-player shootout victory but leaves the veteran defender suspended for the semifinal.
- Sjoeke Nüsken will sit out the match in Zürich after collecting her second yellow card, depriving Germany of a creative midfield anchor.
- Wolfsburg full-back Sarai Linder suffered a ligament injury in the quarterfinal and has been ruled out of Wednesday’s clash with Spain.
- Christian Wück is set to partner Janina Minge with Rebecca Knaak at the back and to deploy Carlotta Wamser and Franziska Kett on the flanks to cover absences.
- Germany’s training in Basel has focused on mental resilience and compact defending as they prepare to counter Spain’s possession-based threat.