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Germany To Keep Berger and Hendrich for Nations League, Delay Future Decisions

Coach Christian Wück ties short-term selections to a 2027 World Cup plan.

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Ann-Katrin Berger setzt ihre DFB-Karriere fort
Ann-Katrin Berger bleibt bis Jahresende Nationalspielerin, entscheidet ihre Zukunft später.
Bundestrainer Wück steht vor einer Vertragsverlängerung.

Overview

  • Christian Wück said Ann-Katrin Berger and Kathrin Hendrich will stay with the squad through the Nations League, with talks on their international futures set around those matches.
  • Germany face France in the semi-finals on October 24 in Düsseldorf and October 28 in Caen, with the squad to be named on October 14.
  • Lena Oberdorf is expected to return for the semi-finals after a long injury absence, with Wück indicating a preferred role in the No. 8 position.
  • Captain Giulia Gwinn remains a doubt for the October 14 roster as her knee response after injury recovery is still being monitored.
  • Wück highlighted planning for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil, balancing Berger’s workload and age with emerging goalkeeper options Stina Johannes and Ena Mahmutovic and noting Hendrich’s experience after her move to Chicago.