News in the DFB squad: Wück relies on a fresh wind in front of EM!

News in the DFB squad: Wück relies on a fresh wind in front of EM!

Freiburg, Deutschland - national coach Christian Wück has exciting news for the German women's football fans! In his latest nomination for the last two caps of the year, he appointed 19-year-old Cora Zicai from SC Freiburg and 17-year-old Alara Şehitler from FC Bayern Munich. These two talents are the new faces in the contingent of the DFB women and provide a breath of fresh air!

The team meets on Monday in Stuttgart to prepare for the excited games. On Friday, November 29th, the Swiss EM host in the Zurich stadium will be in the Valigrund Zurich. The last home game of the year will take place on Monday, December 2, in the Vonovia Ruhr Stadium in Bochum against Italy. Wück emphasizes that the focus is on testing new players and preparing for the European Championship.

special circumstances and returnee

In the middle of this exciting nomination, there is also sad news: Maria-Luisa "Mala" Grohs will be missing indefinitely due to a malignant tumor. Wück commented on the Situation and emphasized the importance of health about sport. "Mala's diagnosis moved us all very much," he said, wished her all the best on her healing path.

The return of Kathrin Hendrich (VfL Wolfsburg) and Ena Mahmutovic, who has been back in the squad since October 2023, brings additional experience to the team. With Stina Johannes (Eintracht Frankfurt) and Sophia Winkler (SGS Essen), she forms a strong goalkeeper trio. Ann-Katrin Berger, on the other hand, treats himself to a well-deserved break after an intensive season in the USA.

The DFB women are ready to prove themselves in these last games of the year and to set the course for the upcoming European Championship.