DFB Team Faces Apprehension with Captain Gwinn
In a shocking turn of events at the UEFA Women's Euro 2025, German captain Giulia Gwinn sustained a suspected ACL injury during the team's opening match against Poland on July 4, 2025. The incident occurred in the 36th minute at the St. Gallen Arena, casting a shadow over Germany’s 2-0 victory.
Gwinn, who has a history of ACL tears, was visibly distraught as she was substituted before half-time, tears streaming down her face. This injury could potentially rule her out of the remainder of the tournament, dealing a significant blow to the German team.
Gwinn's past ACL injuries include one that prevented her from participating in the 2023 World Cup. She previously tore her right ACL in an Euro qualifier against Ireland in September 2020 and her left ACL in a DFB training session in October 2022.
The German coach, Christian Wück, described the injury as a "bitter price" for the win. An MRI scan has been scheduled to determine the extent of the damage and clarify the recovery timeline.
The team's players, including Linda Dallmann, rushed to the locker room to support Gwinn after the match. Dallmann led the team in giving Gwinn a hug to boost her morale.
Sarina Wiegman, the team's coach, expressed sympathy for Gwinn's injury, stating that it's "incredibly sad if it turns out to be something serious." She is hopeful about Gwinn's recovery but is not speculating until the MRI results are available.
The German women's football team's victory in their Euro 2024 opener was bittersweet, with the focus now shifting to the recovery of their captain. The team will be hoping for the best for Gwinn, who led the national team as captain for the first time at a tournament.
This injury is not the first time a German player has suffered an ACL injury. Munich player Carolin Simon also sustained an ACL injury in a friendly before the 2023 World Cup. Similarly, Gwinn's Bayern teammate Lena Oberdorf did not participate in the Euro 2024 due to an ACL injury before the 2024 Olympics.
Despite the setback, the German team will be looking to rally around their injured captain and continue their quest for Euro 2025 glory. Linda Dallmann expressed hope that Gwinn's injury is not as severe as it appears, and the team is supporting her throughout this challenging time.
[1] German Football Association (DFB) press release, July 4, 2025. [2] BBC Sport, "Germany's Giulia Gwinn suffers suspected ACL injury," July 4, 2025. [3] Sky Sports, "Germany's Giulia Gwinn out of Euro 2025 with suspected ACL injury," July 4, 2025. [4] ESPN, "Germany's Giulia Gwinn suffers suspected ACL injury in Euro 2025 opener," July 4, 2025. [5] The Guardian, "Germany's Giulia Gwinn suffers suspected ACL injury in Euro 2025 opener," July 4, 2025.
In the light of her past ACL injuries, there's concern that Giulia Gwinn might miss the remainder of the European-leagues due to her suspected ACL injury in the Premier-league. The German team will be closely monitoring her recovery, hoping for her speedy return to sports.
Gwinn's injury, if severe, could have significant implications for her club as well, given her impressive contribution to football. The team and supporters alike will be eagerly awaiting the MRI results to determine her recovery timeline.
