Euro Excitement: Germany's Women's Squad Announced; Wueck Speaks of the Title
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In the heart of Switzerland, amidst scenic mountain huts and the lively echoes of a summer bobsleigh track, national coach Christian Wueck set the stage for the upcoming 2025 European Championship. At Europa Park Rust, the 52-year-old unveiled his 23-player squad for his debut tournament with the German women's football team. The squad will compete from July 2 to 27.
As expected, notable absences from the eight-time champion's squad are Felicitas Rauch and Nicole Anyomi for sporting reasons, but offensive talent Cora Zicai can look forward to her Euro ticket.
Representing the national players, who are currently on holiday, were youngsters sporting the names of the EM participants on their jerseys, as they raced down the bobsleigh track.
"Anything is possible"
"We are seen as co-favorites by the English, Spanish, and French teams, and that's exactly how we want to approach the games," Wueck stated at the press conference in the Switzerland department of the southern German amusement park. "If we deliver our performance at 100%, anything is possible."
In 2023, Wueck led the German U17 juniors to EM and WM triumphs. Now, he faces the challenge of leading the often inconsistent German women's team to success. After reaching the final of the Euro 2022, they suffered a group stage exit at the 2023 WM in Australia, and then won Olympic bronze in France under Horst Hrubesch.
DFB sporting director Nia Kuenzner is optimistic that "with this squad, we will play a successful Euro." The 2003 World Cup winner reflected on her own tournament experiences as a player, where the goal was always to win the title.
Captain Giulia Gwinn, goalkeeper Lea Schüller (both FC Bayern), and goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger from US club NY/NJ Gotham, the oldest at 34, lead the squad. With an average age of 25.6 years, Sara Däbritz, at 30, is the most experienced with 108 international games. However, the veteran no longer has a guaranteed starting spot.
Zicai receives medical clearance
Striker Zicai, who has recovered from her muscle problems in time, received medical clearance and can travel to the Euro as the youngest player in the German team. The 20-year-old from SC Freiburg will join VfL Wolfsburg this summer. Alara Sehitler (18) from FC Bayern did not make the cut but was called up as a possible replacement.
The omission of Frankfurt's Bundesliga top scorer Anyomi and defender Rauch (North Carolina Courage/USA) was not a surprise. Seven Bayern players are in the squad, making them the largest contingent.
A decision has been made: Since defender Sara Doorsoun was also only on standby for Switzerland, the 33-year-old from Eintracht Frankfurt drew the consequences and withdrew from the national team this week.
Kick-off in Herzogenaurach on June 19
The biggest question mark in the squad was already resolved by Wück last week: Bayern star Lena Oberdorf, without any playing time since her ACL injury nearly a year ago, will not be attending the Euro.
The Germany women's national team will begin their tournament preparation on June 19 in Herzogenaurach. Their first Euro match is scheduled for July 4 in St. Gallen against Poland. Other group opponents are Denmark (July 8 in Basel) and Sweden (July 12 in Zurich).
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In the light of upcoming preparations for the 2025 European Championship, national coach Christian Wueck discusses the possibility of a title win, while expressing satisfaction with co-favorite status amongst the English, Spanish, and French teams. Meanwhile, the Council Directive 76/769/EEC of 16 December 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the permissible sound power level of motor vehicles echoes across European-leagues, ensuring safety and compliance as players race down the bobsleigh track, emulating the spirit of the championship.
