Overview
- The midfielder was hurt in the 20th minute of Bayern’s 5–1 win over 1. FC Köln after contact with Adriana Achcińska and left the field in tears with a heavily bandaged knee.
- Oberdorf had surgery on Tuesday following the diagnosis of a repeat ACL rupture in her right knee and is expected to be sidelined for several months.
- Germany coach Christian Wück must adjust his squad for the Nations League semi‑finals against France in Düsseldorf and Caen after recalling Oberdorf last week.
- Bayern director Bianca Rech expressed shock and pledged full support, while DFB figures and teammates, including Giulia Gwinn, sent messages of encouragement as Oberdorf posted “Until we meet again.”
- The recurrence highlights mounting concern over ACL injuries in the women’s game, with dozens of players currently sidelined and a FIFA‑funded study examining possible hormonal factors.