Overview

• Giulia Gwinn sustained the injury in the first half of Germany’s 2-0 Euro opener against Poland and was forced off in tears.
• The German Football Federation announced she will be sidelined for several weeks and ruled out of the remaining tournament fixtures.
• Gwinn underwent a scan in Zurich to determine the severity of the tear and outline her rehabilitation plan.
• This MCL injury is her third major knee setback, following ACL tears in September 2020 and October 2022 that sidelined her from major competitions.
• Germany must adjust its defensive and midfield leadership before facing Denmark in their next group match and concluding against Sweden.