German Women's Football Team Shines in Euro Warm-Up
Female players in the DFB are aligned with the objective celebration event
The German women's football team is dominating the Euro warm-up games, showcasing their might with a 6-0 victory against Austria in Vienna.
This impressive performance, just a month before the European Championship in Switzerland, cements the team's position as top contenders. The squad, led by the 51-year-old trainer Christian Wück, has been turning heads with their impressive displays. Two standout players, Sydney Lohmann and Selina Cerci, have been stealing the show.
In the Euro warm-up game, Lohmann, the midfielder from Bayern Munich, didn't disappoint. Scoring within the first 14 seconds and another goal in the 39th minute, Lohmann proved herself as a force to reckon with in Switzerland. Lea Schüller, another key player, also scored in the ninth minute, netting her 52nd goal in her 75th international match.
The Coach's Experiments
With the team already having secured their spot in the Nations League Final Four in the fall, Wück used this game for some strategic experiments. He made four changes to his starting lineup, giving new players a chance to shine. Freigang started as a playmaker, replacing Linda Dallmann. Lohmann replaced Sjoeke Nüsken in midfield. The left-back spot was occupied by Franziska Kett, while Cerci took over the right wing with great enthusiasm.
The Next Moves
The Austrian team, led by captain Sarah Zadrazil from FC Bayern, was no match for the German juggernaut. After Lohmann's 1-0, Schüller headed in from close range. The game was a one-way traffic, with attack after attack rolling towards the Austrian goal. After Cerci's goal in the 26th minute, Lohmann and Freigang both scored again before the break.
The national coach will announce the 23-player squad on June 12th. The squad will travel to Herzogenaurach for preparation on June 19th. Bayern star Lena Oberdorf and the high-energy Cora Zicai, who had to withdraw due to muscular issues, will be under close scrutiny for their inclusion in the squad. The first Euro match is scheduled for July 4th against Poland, with other group opponents being Denmark and Sweden.
Fun Facts:
- This defeat marked a historic moment for the German women's team against Austria.
- The match served as a platform for coach Wück to test new combinations and ensure depth in the squad.
- Bayern star Lena Oberdorf and Cora Zicai will be under close scrutiny for their inclusion in the final squad.
In the Euro warm-up game, the midfielder Sydney Lohmann, showcasing her prowess, scored twice, amassing a total of 54 career international goals – the latest being a 6-0 victory against Austria.Despite the impressive display by Lohmann and her teammates, coach Christian Wück is keen on experimental changes, as demonstrated by the starting lineup alterations in the warm-up game, with Freigang, Kett, and Cerci stepping in to make their marks.
