Overview
- Christian Wück confirmed that Nüsken and Janina Minge were predesignated as Germany’s spot-kick takers and that Nüsken chose to step up for the decisive penalty against Denmark
- Nüsken’s composed penalty conversion secured a 2:1 win and highlighted her drive and on-field leadership in the absence of injured captain Giulia Gwinn
- Janina Minge has assumed the captain’s armband while vice-captain Nüsken reinforces team communication and performance under the new leadership structure
- Bayern Munich director Bianca Rech reported that Gwinn began her rehabilitation in Munich on Monday following her inner-ligament knee injury
- Gwinn is scheduled to rejoin the DFB squad in Zürich for the last group game and aims to be fit for Bayern’s Bundesliga opener in early September