Overview
- In a new interview with Bayern’s member magazine 51, the 24-year-old says follow-up appointments still bring tension but normal results build confidence, and she believes she could handle a recurrence.
- She describes the neck scar from surgery as no burden and shares it publicly to encourage self-care and to reject pressure to hide imperfections.
- Doctors found a tonsil tumor in October 2024, she had successful neck surgery in December, returned to training in January 2025, and made her competitive comeback in March.
- On the field, she acknowledges teammate Ena Mahmutovic currently has the starting role, calling it a close contest as she works to earn playing time again.
- She says she never seriously considered retiring and that the experience has strengthened her view that her happiness does not depend on being in goal.