Lena Oberdorf Out of Euro 2025: A Setback for Germany's Women's Football Team
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- World Cup: Coach Wück has released Lena Oberdorf from the squad.
Germany's Women's Football Team will face the Euro Championship without Bayern Munich star, Lena Oberdorf. Due to a year-long knee ligament injury, Oberdorf, 23, has missed out on the opportunity to join her teammates in Switzerland.
Head coach Christian Wück confirmed the news in a statement following a 6-0 victory over Austria in Vienna, stating, "She's making good progress, but the Euro Championship is coming too soon for her. We want to give her time to fully prepare and look forward to seeing her back in action in the new season."
Oberdorf, once a regular in the team, was considered for the recent Nations League games against Austria and the Netherlands. However, she only watched from the bench, signaling her off-the-field recovery journey.
A Timely Decision
The decision to leave Oberdorf out of the Euro Championship squad was made prior to the tournament, following an "intensive evaluation of training impressions over the past few days." Bayern Munich, Oberdorf's current club, was also informed.
Coach Wück made it clear that Oberdorf remains a valued team member, both on and off the field. The lack of comment from Oberdorf herself emphasizes the personal nature of her recovery and her focus on returning in top form for the new season.
Preparing for the Euro Championship
With the debate about Oberdorf's return now put to rest, Coach Wück ensured that his players headed off on vacation with a clear understanding of their roles in the squad. The team will regroup in Herzogenaurach on June 19 for Euro Championship preparation.
While Oberdorf's absence is a blow to the team, Coach Wück has expressed that the tournament is about more than just one player. Elisa Senß, who has proven herself in defensive midfield, is poised to step up in place of Oberdorf. Other midfield candidates include Sjoeke Nüsken from FC Chelsea and Sydney Lohmann (Bayern Munich).
A History of Injuries
This isn't Oberdorf's first encounter with injury. Her career has been marred by two significant knee ligament injuries, the first of which occurred during the Euro Championship qualifier against Austria in 2022. The second injury, in 2024, has kept her out of major tournaments such as the Olympics and the upcoming Euro Championship.
Oberdorf's absence places extra pressure on the team to adapt and perform at the highest level. Despite her absence, fans and teammates remain hopeful that she will return to the pitch in top form for the next major tournament in 2027, when the World Cup will take place in Brazil.
Lena Oberdorf's Injury History and Recovery Progress. Lena Oberdorf's career has been marked by a series of knee ligament injuries that have impacted her availability for major tournaments, including the UEFA Women's EURO 2025. Her current recovery path is promising, but the timing of the European Championship has proved too soon for her return. Focusing on her full recovery is crucial to ensure her long-term career success.
[1] Data source: German Football Association (DFB) medical reports and statements.
- I'm not going to be able to do this, Lena Oberdorf expressed, as she was forced to miss the upcoming UEFA Women's EURO 2025 due to a year-long knee ligament injury.
- Despite Oberdorf's absence, sports analysts anticipate that German football might not miss a beat, with midfield candidates like Elisa Senß, Sjoeke Nüsken, and Sydney Lohmann (Bayern Munich) potentially stepping up to fill the void.
- Oberdorf's injury history is a concern for football enthusiasts, as her career has been marked by recurring knee ligament injuries, keeping her out of major tournaments such as the Olympics and the upcoming EURO Championship.
