Gwinn in doubt: Germany fears serious injury to their captain after victory

Germany Starts Women’s Euro Cup with Victory, But the Shadow of an Injury Worries

The German women’s national football team began their participation in the European Championship with a 2-0 victory over Poland on Friday. However, the joy of the triumph was marred by the possible injury of the captain, Giulia Gwinn. Gwinn, who had to be taken off the field in tears just before halftime, suffered an apparent knee injury. The player, who has already experienced two anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries, showed signs of obvious pain after twisting her leg while trying to prevent a Polish goal. Carlotta Wamser entered the field in the 40th minute, replacing Gwinn, making her debut in the European Championship.

The worst thing we can do is speculate. Tomorrow at 9 or 10 in the morning the MRI will be performed in Zurich. Then we will know more. The doctors will be able to tell us if it is serious or not.

Christian Wück, coach of Germany

The German coach, Christian Wück, commented to journalists about Gwinn’s injury after the match in St. Gallen, Switzerland. The team was affected, but quickly focused on the game.

In the second half, Germany showed greater effectiveness, securing the three points thanks to a goal and an assist from Jule Brand. After the match, the team and the coach went to the locker room, but then they returned to thank their fans.

Of course, we went to see Giulia. I told her that we were going to talk to her and then we would go out to see the fans.

Christian Wück, coach of Germany

Germany is looking for its first major title since winning its eighth Eurocup in 2013. In the previous edition, they reached the final, losing 2-1 to England in extra time.