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Giulia Gwinn, the captain of the Germany women's national football team, has suffered a setback during the opening game of UEFA Women's Euro 2025 against Poland. The star player, who rose to fame at the 2019 World Cup in France when she scored the winning goal against China (1:0), is now facing a multi-week recovery period due to a medial ligament injury (MCL) to her left knee.
The injury, which occurred while Gwinn was attempting to prevent a goal, is considered a severe setback but not as lengthy to recover from as anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) ruptures that she has previously suffered twice, in 2020 and 2022. These past injuries caused her to miss significant playing time, including the 2023 Women’s World Cup.
Given her history of ligament injuries, managing this new injury carefully is critical to prevent further damage and long-term issues with knee stability. The German Football Federation has stated that the next steps will be discussed with all involved parties to plan her rehabilitation, but no exact timeline has been publicly confirmed yet.
Recovery from an MCL injury usually involves rest, physiotherapy, and a gradual return to training, with surgery less commonly required compared to ACL tears. The current injury is expected to take several weeks rather than months, suggesting a recovery window likely ranging from 4 to 8 weeks, depending on severity and healing progress.
The team has shown a strong reaction to Gwinn's injury, with defender Janina Minge expressing that they must stand together during this challenging time. Teammate Linda Dallmann also promised support for Gwinn, while captain Giulia Gwinn herself appreciates the DFB team management's reception in Zurich.
Despite Gwinn's absence, the German women's team remains determined to perform well at Euro 2025. The team, which was no longer the top favourite without their leader, will need to step up and show resilience in the absence of their captain.
Sources: [1] DFB.de [2] Kicker.de [3] Sport1.de
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