Germany announces squad for friendlies against Australia and Japan

Germany has named a 24-player squad ahead of international friendlies against Australia on October 9 and Japan on October 13. The team is preparing for these high-profile matches after successfully qualifying for the Women's World Cup by finishing top of their group. Coach Christian Wück emphasized the importance of these fixtures for team development. Over 20,000 tickets have already been sold for both games. Notable inclusions are Arsenal signings Selina Cerci and Lisa Baum, while veteran goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger is absent due to coaching staff discussions. Key players like Kathrin Hendrich and Nicole Anyomi are also sidelined with injuries.

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