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Minge Named Acting Captain as Germany Adjusts After Gwinn Ruled Out

Coach Christian Wück has appointed Carlotta Wamser at right back for Tuesday’s match against Denmark after Gwinn’s departure for rehabilitation in Munich.

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Almuth Schult
Almuth Schult

Overview

  • Giulia Gwinn returned to Munich for multiweek rehabilitation after tearing an interior knee ligament in Germany’s 2-0 victory over Poland and will miss the remainder of Euro 2025.
  • Janina Minge has taken over as on-field captain to lead the team’s second Group A fixture against Denmark.
  • ARD expert Almuth Schult endorsed Carlotta Wamser as Gwinn’s replacement at right back after Wamser recorded a 100 percent pass rate and contributed to both goals when she came on against Poland.
  • Coach Wück plans to retain the rest of the starting eleven from the opener, trusting the same defensive and midfield structure alongside the new right back.
  • Germany will seek to maintain its tournament momentum when it faces Denmark at 17:15 on Das Erste and sportschau.de.