"Gwinn, the captain of DFB, claims a strong and solid base for himself"
The German women's football team's journey in the Euro 2025 semi-finals ended with a close 0:1 loss to Spain, but the future outlook remains positive and promising.
Germany manager Christian Wück highlighted the progress made by the team, particularly the integration of many young players since October 2024. He noted that the team has laid a solid foundation for ongoing development, especially in improving possession play to meet the standards of top teams like Spain and England.
Captain Giulia Gwinn, who was sidelined due to an ACL injury in the first group game against Poland, expressed her pride in the team's performance. She believes the team has a bright future despite the loss and has made a significant impact in the tournament.
In her absence, the leadership role was effectively taken up by new captain Janina Minge and vice-captain Sjoeke Nüsken, alongside promising young right back Carlotta Wamser. Minge's calm but firm leadership style was particularly praised as instrumental in maintaining focus and communication on and off the pitch.
The team's collective grit and physicality allowed them to compete closely against the tournament favourites Spain, indicating that their youthful squad is building a competitive identity despite lacking some clinical finishing in the final third.
Bernd Neuendorf, DFB President, expressed his satisfaction with the team's EM performance and believes something wonderful has begun. He noted that the team had many obstacles to overcome, including injuries and suspensions, but the unity and reliance on young talent are key to their future success.
The Bayern defender, Franziska Kett (20), and Carlotta Wamser (21) have performed exceptionally well in the EM. Neuendorf believes the path of putting faith in young players and their development must continue.
In Zürich, Switzerland, the German team, consisting of a super young team, had set winning the first EM title since 2013 as their goal for the tournament. Although they fell short in the semi-finals, their performance serves as a testament to their potential and a solid foundation for future success at the international level.
- Despite the loss in the Euro 2025 semi-finals, the German women's football team's outlook remains positive and promising, as highlighted by manager Christian Wück, who sees improvement in possession play and a foundation for ongoing development.
- In the face of adversity, including injuries and suspensions, the DFB President, Bernd Neuendorf, believes something wonderful has begun with the team, particularly citing the unity and reliance on young talent as key to their future success.
- The team's superior physicality and grit were evident in their close competition against tournament favorites Spain, showcasing the development of a competitive identity within their youthful squad.
- Emulating the example of young stars like Bayern defender Franziska Kett (20) and Carlotta Wamser (21), the path of putting faith in and developing young players must continue, perhaps leading to a first EM title since 2013 in the future.
