Uncalstice for DFB star
“Pulling hair is like if I would scratch someone”
07/20/2025 – 11:49 a.m.Reading time: 2 min.
Kathrin Hendrich pulled her opponent to her hair and flew off the field. This caused great lack of understanding.
Rebecca Knaak said after the happy ending against France: “She immediately came to us and said how grateful and proud she is on us.” Giovanna Hoffmann said that it was “best” for Hendrich.
What happened? The German defender was put off the pitch after just 14 minutes. Apart from the game, Hendrich had drawn opponent Griedge Mbock on the braid in the penalty area. According to a hint from the Var, referee Tess Olofsson looked at the scene again and decided on red and penalty. Hendrich hit his hands in front of the face – and visibly left the field.
National coach Christian Wück did not want to comment on the assault of his central defender, who was supposed to provide stability in the newly formed defense with her experience. He has not seen the scene yet. I can only say that she was surprised that she was getting the red card, “said Wück. ZDF expert Kathrin Lehmann became clearer: “Pulling hair is like I would scratch someone.”
Hendrich initially did not comment on the bear service that she had proven to her team. Wück has to convert his defense again in the semi-finals against Spain on Wednesday (9 p.m. in the live ticker at T-Online). The national coach said: “The red card for Kathy hurts.” He also has to fear the failure of Sarai Linder (ankle): “The physios have to do maximum work. But we sort ourselves there first.”