Fear Prevails Among DFB Squad Over Captain Gwinn
**German Captain Giulia Gwinn Faces Third ACL Injury in Euro 2025 Opener**
Germany's women's football team captain, Giulia Gwinn, suffered a setback in their Euro 2025 opener against Poland on July 4, 2025, when she sustained an injury to her left knee during the 36th minute at the St. Gallen Arena. Gwinn, a Bayern Munich player, was visibly distraught as she was substituted off in tears before half-time.
This latest injury marks the third serious knee injury for a player from the German squad this year. Sophia Kleinherne and Marie Müller also suffered anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries earlier in the season. Gwinn herself had previously tore her left ACL in a DFB training session in October 2022, an incident that forced her to miss the 2023 World Cup in Australia.
The nature of Gwinn's latest injury is not yet fully diagnosed, with an MRI scan scheduled for July 5, 2025, to assess its severity. The prognosis for Gwinn's latest injury is uncertain until the results of her scan are known, but the specific details and implications of this latest incident will be clearer after the medical assessment.
Coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg rushed to the locker room immediately after the final whistle to provide comfort to Gwinn and boost her morale. Linda Dallmann, Gwinn's club teammate, also visited her in the locker room to provide support.
Gwinn's injury cast a shadow over the team's impressive performance, as they won the match against Poland with a score of 2-0. However, the team's coach, Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, is hopeful about Gwinn's condition but is not speculating until the MRI results are known.
Gwinn led the German national team as captain in a tournament for the first time, and her absence is a significant blow to the team's hopes for the rest of the tournament. The team's previous captain, Lena Oberdorf, suffered a severe injury before the 2024 Olympics, while Carolin Simon missed a friendly before the 2023 World Cup due to an injury.
The German women's football team will be hoping for good news from the MRI scan on July 5, 2025, as they look to continue their campaign in Euro 2025 without their captain.
Despite her team's triumph in the Euro 2025 opener against Poland, the injury of captain Giulia Gwinn cast a shadow over the German squad. As a Bayern Munich player and the German squad's third member to sustain an ACL injury this year, Gwinn's recovery, especially her involvement in European leagues like the premier-league, is of significant concern to her team and other sports fans alike.
