# Germany women's national football team squad updates

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/germany-womens-national-football-team-squad-updates
> Updated: 2026-10-04T08:53:58.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Germany's women's national football team head coach Christian Wück initially announced a 24-player squad for upcoming home test matches against Australia and Japan. The squad included captain Giulia Gwinn, who was returning from a shoulder operation.

However, Gwinn subsequently suffered a left ankle injury during a Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt, where she was forced to leave the pitch after twisting her ankle during a challenge. The German Football Association (DFB) confirmed she will miss the international fixtures in Karlsruhe and Bremen. 

This injury represents a further setback for the 27-year-old defender, who has previously dealt with two ACL ruptures and recent shoulder surgery. In her absence, Wück has called up Sarai Linder from VfL Wolfsburg. Further medical examinations are scheduled to determine the full extent of the ankle damage.

Medical updates have since confirmed that Gwinn suffered a ligament tear in her left ankle, which will sideline her for several weeks. In addition to Gwinn’s absence, the German national team is also managing absences from Kathrin Hendrich and Rebecca Knaak.

## Claims

- Giulia Gwinn will miss upcoming international matches for the German national team. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- The injury occurred during a Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Gwinn suffered an injury to her left ankle. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Sarai Linder from VfL Wolfsburg has been called up to replace Gwinn. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Germany will play international matches against Australia in Karlsruhe and Japan in Bremen. (corroborated by 3 sources)
- Further medical examinations for Gwinn will take place in Munich on Monday. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-04: Giulia Gwinn sidelined with ankle ligament tear

German national team captain Giulia Gwinn faces a multi-week absence after sustaining a ligament tear in her left ankle during an FC Bayern Munich match.

9 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/giulia-gwinn-to-miss-german-national-team-matches-due-to-injury

### 2026-09-29: Germany women's national team squad announced for upcoming tests

Germany's women's national team coach Christian Wück has named his squad for upcoming matches against Australia and Japan, featuring the return of Giulia Gwinn and newcomer Lisa Baum.

12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/germany-womens-football-team-announces-squad-for-upcoming-friendlies

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