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Giulia Gwinn Returns to Basel to Inspire Germany Before France Quarterfinal

After multi-week rehabilitation in Munich, she delivered an emotional pre-quarterfinal address to bolster team morale

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Overview

  • Sidelined by an inner ligament tear suffered against Poland on July 1, Gwinn has been undergoing structured rehab in Munich since July 5
  • Janina Minge has assumed the captaincy with Sjoeke Nüsken as vice-captain and Carlotta Wamser stepping into the right-back role
  • Before the July 8 match against Denmark, teammates honored Gwinn by displaying her No. 7 jersey in the locker room and wearing armbands bearing her initials
  • While recuperating, Gwinn remained engaged via social media, including sharing an Instagram story of an open-air cinema evening at Munich’s Königsplatz
  • On July 19, she surprised the squad in Basel with an emotional speech to rally the team ahead of their quarterfinal against France