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Germany Names New Captain as Gwinn Departs for Rehab

The team has reshuffled its leadership structure, sending Giulia Gwinn to Munich for early rehab with a view to her returning for the final group match.

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Overview

  • Giulia Gwinn was ruled out of the rest of Euro 2025 after an interior knee ligament tear sustained in Germany’s 2-0 victory over Poland.
  • Coach Christian Wück elevated Janina Minge to captain and appointed Sjoeke Nüsken as vice-captain to guide the squad in Gwinn’s absence.
  • Gwinn made a surprise appearance at training on crutches and wearing a brace before leaving the DFB camp for rehabilitation at FC Bayern’s facilities.
  • Carlotta Wamser, who impressed after coming on against Poland, is set to start at right back when Germany faces Denmark in Basel.
  • Germany expects Gwinn to rejoin the team for its third group match on July 12 as DFB and Bayern medical staff oversee her recovery.