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Germany names squad for friendlies as Berger sits out

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 10:48 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Germany names squad for friendlies as Berger sits out

Summary

Germany's women's national team will play friendlies against Australia and Japan next month, with first-choice goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger resting for these matches. Coach Christian Wück has included six players from the English Women's Super League for the first time, along with captain Giulia Gwinn, who returns after shoulder surgery. Injured players include centre backs Rebecca Knaak and Kathrin Hendrich, while Nicole Anyomi is also not fully fit. The matches are scheduled for October 9 in Karlsruhe and October 13 in Bremen, marking the start of the season for Wück and the team ahead of the 2027 World Cup.

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By the Numbers

•Ann-Katrin Berger rests for friendlies against Australia and Japan.
•Giulia Gwinn returns as captain after recovering from shoulder surgery.
•Wück names six players from the English Women's Super League.
•Injuries affect the squad depth with Knaak and Hendrich sidelined.
•Matches take place on October 9 in Karlsruhe and October 13 in Bremen.

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10:48 AMYahoo Sports — Berger sits out Germany games as Wück names six from English league

What they're saying

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First-choice goalkeeper Ann-Katrin Berger is being rested for Germany women's friendlies against Australia and Japan next month as coach Christian Wück named six players from the English Women's Super League for the first time. Captain Giulia Gwinn returns to lead the 24-player squad after the Bayern Munich full back missed the World Cup qualifying wins against Norway and in Slovenia in June after shoulder surgery.
— Yahoo Sports

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