"We're not going to think too much of the European Championship quarter-finals. It is, however, hard to believe that Wuck and his team will not be looking to that Euro 2025 last-eight game for both motivation and inspiration. That match in Basel was memorable a 10-player Germany coming from behind to beat their old rivals on penalties in a game they arguably should never have won but which showed them much about their character."
"Wuck has had much more difficulty, with the Germany squad blighted by injury. Ann-Katrin Berger and Giovanna Hoffmann are out, the latter having ruptured an anterior cruciate ligament. There was more heartbreak this week when it was confirmed that Lena Oberdorf had sustained a second ACL injury, having returned from the first only in August. Fresh recruits have been summoned."
"A new season brings a fresh start for both as they look to mount a challenge to Spain's Nations League title defence. Laurent Bonadei has the more stable squad. Although Amel Majri and Sandie Toletti have retired, 19 of his 23 from the Euros remain. The openings have led to first senior call-ups for Kysha Sylla, Ines Benyahia and Wassa Sangare, who is impressing on loan at London City Lionesses."
France and Germany meet in a Nations League semi-final with France considered slight favourites due to greater squad continuity. France retain 19 of 23 players from the Euros and have introduced new senior call-ups including Kysha Sylla, Ines Benyahia and Wassa Sangare. Germany face an injury crisis that has sidelined players such as Ann-Katrin Berger, Giovanna Hoffmann and Lena Oberdorf, prompting fresh recruits and an open contest for the goalkeeper position. The recent Euro 2025 quarter-final, where Germany staged a memorable comeback, still serves as a motivational reference for both teams heading into the new season.
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