Before his debut as national coach, Christian Wück is bringing two new faces into the DFB team for the duels in England and against Australia. Five players who missed the Olympics are returning.
For his debut as national coach of the German footballers, Christian Wück is relying on two new faces in his 23-man squad. Leipzig striker Giovanna Hoffmann (25) and Frankfurt midfielder Lisanne Gräwe (21) will be there for the first time. Wück will be on the sidelines of the DFB team for the first time in the test matches against England at Wembley Stadium in London on October 25th (8.30 p.m./ARD) and three days later against Australia (6.30 p.m./ZDF) in Duisburg.
“Giovanna Hoffmann fulfills our position profile for a center forward almost 100 percent,” explained Wück in an association statement. “We’re excited to see whether she can replicate the performances she showed in the women’s Bundesliga at a high level internationally.” Gräwe also “drew attention to himself with good performances and a lot of playing time in the club.”
Five players return
The 51-year-old former professional also nominated five players: Linda Dallmann (FC Bayern Munich), Selina Cerci (TSG Hoffenheim), Sophia Kleinherne (Eintracht Frankfurt), Sara Däbritz (Olympique Lyon) and goalkeeper Maria Luisa Grohs (FC Bayern Munich). , who were missing from winning the Olympic bronze medal in France under their predecessor Horst Hrubesch.
Wück, on the other hand, will have to do without defenders Bibiane Schulze Solano (torn cruciate ligament) from Athletic Bilbao and Kathrin Hendrich from VfL Wolfsburg. The break for Hendrich, who was recently slightly injured, was coordinated with her club.
Popp farewell against Australia
At the game in Duisburg, for which the DFB has already sold 22,500 tickets, long-time national players Marina Hegering and Merle Frohms will say goodbye. For Alexandra Popp, who will join the squad as the 24th player, the game against Australia will be the last game in the DFB jersey. The captain is leaving after her 145th international match in the city where she started her career.
Source: Stern
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