Shoulder pain after falling: Schüller and DFB team in the quarter-finals

Shoulder pain after falling: Schüller and DFB team in the quarter-finals

With regard to the quarter-finals of the Olympic footballers, coach Horst Hrubesch can look forward to the return of some important players. The DFB women will be on the square in Marseille against Canada, the gold medalist of Tokyo 2021. This is not only an exciting duel, but also an important challenge that the team puts on the test.

important returnees for the team

The DFB women can fall back on the striker Lea Schüller, defense chief Marina Hegering and the central defender Kathrin Hendrich. After the last group game against Sambia, Schüller said that she scored two goals that she felt pain in the shoulder, but felt fit for the coming game. It was "nothing bad," emphasized the player, who had to be replaced after an unfortunate fall.

Health of the players in focus

hegering, who were not on the lawn due to muscular complaints in the last game, could also return to the game. Hrubesch confirmed: "Marina, I assume that it comes back. That was a security measure." This shows the responsible action of the trainer in relation to the health of his players, especially in such an important tournament.

violation of injury and their effects

The health of the players always has top priority during the tournament. This becomes particularly clear by the incident of Hendrich, which in the first minute of the game against Zambia had a blow and had to be replaced prematurely. Her condition was quickly checked, and Hrubesch reported: "The doctor said she had a bit of flickering in front of her eyes. But I think it's all fine." The Situation reminds the audience that injuries can occur at any time for the best players, and that the doctors and the coaching team have to react quickly to protect the players.

an important duel for the DFB women

The upcoming game against Canada is important for several reasons. On the one hand, it is a strong opponent who has already won Olympic gold. On the other hand, the match will show how well the DFB women can handle pressure situations, especially after they were successful in their last group game. The return of key players could have a decisive influence on the result and strengthen the team.

In particular with the returning players in the squad, the DFB women could be well positioned to compete against Canada. The expectations are high and the anticipation for the game is considerable. Fans and team hope for another success in the course of the tournament.

- Nag