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Nüsken Claims Decisive Penalty as Gwinn Embarks on Euro Rehabilitation

Bianca Rech outlines a structured eight-to-ten-week rehab in Munich for Gwinn ahead of her planned return for Germany’s final group match

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DFB-Kapitänin Giulia Gwinn
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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