Germany's Women's Soccer Team Prepares for Nations League with New Captain and Surprise Roster Picks

Coach Christian Wück keeps the new captain's identity under wraps while making unexpected roster changes ahead of key matches.

Christian Wück, coach of Germany's women's soccer team, has chosen a new captain following Alexandra Popp's retirement but has not yet revealed the name, stating he will inform the team first.
Giulia Gwinn, a defender from Bayern Munich who has previously served as interim captain, is widely regarded as the favorite for the role.
Rebecca Knaak, a Manchester City defender without prior international appearances, has been unexpectedly included in the 23-player roster for the Nations League matches against the Netherlands and Austria.
The team will stay at a UEFA-assigned hotel in Zurich during the upcoming European Championship in Switzerland, with training scheduled nearby at a local sports complex.
Key players such as Jule Brand and Sara Däbritz return to the squad, while the goalkeeper lineup and final captaincy announcement are expected to be clarified in the coming weeks.