Is she coming? Does she stay at home? Lena Oberdorf’s possible European Championship participation is still a political issue. Now national coach Christian Wück wants to make a decision promptly – and also include FC Bayern.
The tug of war has been moving around Lena Oberdorf for weeks. The 23-year-old was shortly after her Switch to FC Bayern torn the cross and inner ligament in the kneehas not played a game for the Munich women yet. National coach Christian Wück, however, is considering taking Oberdorf to the European Championship, which had come across displeasure. Now the national coach has announced that it will clarify the “in question” in question “promptly”. “I quickly want to announce a decision,” said the 51-year-old after the 6-0 of the German footballers against Austria.
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Oberdorf was appointed to the squad before the National League games against the Netherlands and the ÖFB, but, as announced, only sat in the stands. Wück has now confirmed that in the Oberdorf case he will not wait for the European Championship (July 2 to 27) in Switzerland, which is planned for June 12.
FC Bayern will also have a say in the decision as Oberdorf’s employer. After returning from Austria, there should be a conversation with everyone involved. “Obi is a completely normal part of the team. She trained normally, she got a top. It’s not just about OBI, it’s about the team,” said Wück.
Oberdorf “not free from the head”
Oberdorf is undoubtedly one of the best players in the DFB team in top form. It is questionable whether the 23-year-old can approach this form. FC Bayern also fears that the risk of injury for Oberdorf is currently too high for such a tournament. Wück had explained that Oberdorf improved its shape every day. “Nevertheless, we realize that in one or the other situation she is still very in her body, in her knee. And there may not be free from the head,” said Wück.
However, the midfielder has four weeks until the European Championship start on July 4 against Poland. The national coach is allowed to take 23 players with him, for the Nations League 25 were appointed. However, Freiburg’s striker Cora Zicai left with muscle complaints. Alara Sehitler from FC Bayern, who was missing due to Abitur exams, could also jump on the European Championship train. The tournament preparation in Herzogenaurach starts on June 19.
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