Rebecca Knaak: The defender has made a significant comeback to the national team after an extended absence. Her impressive performances with Manchester City have earned her a spot in the squad for the Women’s Nations League matches against the Netherlands and Austria.

As of March 19, 2025, several players have returned to the Germany women’s national team following injuries:

Rebecca Knaak: The defender has made a significant comeback to the national team after an extended absence. Her impressive performances with Manchester City have earned her a spot in the squad for the Women’s Nations League matches against the Netherlands and Austria.

Jule Brand: After missing two matches due to injury, Brand has returned to the national team for the Women’s Nations League fixtures. Her recovery adds depth to Germany’s attacking options.

These returns bolster Germany’s lineup as they prepare for upcoming competitions, reflecting the players’ resilience and commitment to the sport.

back in action.

After an impressive display against England on Friday in Christian Wück’s introduction as national team head coach, the Germans will face off against Australia.

With Bayern Munich’s Lea Schüller out, RB Leipzig’s Giovanna Hoffmann led the line for a formidable German attack that managed four goals against the Lionesses. It was a top-to-bottom impressive performance last time out — featuring also a brace from Bayern full-back Giulia Gwinn and a goal and assist from Bayern winger Klara Bühl. But, like the men’s team, this roster is a little bit Bayern-light…and it is proving to be a wonderful opportunity for the rest of Germany’s talent pool to assert itself.

Match coverage starting below!

Germany 1 – 2 Australia: Initial reactions and observations

That’s a wrap. Germany looked in control but let it slip on the new coach’s home debut, spoiling the send-off for national team legend Alexandra Popp. After beating England 4-3 this will go down as a disappointment. Despite positives, there will be questions now only the next international period can answer.

77’ — GOAL! Australia strike again!

Australia is fashioning as many real chances as Germany lately, with several good set piece positions in a row. They finally hit paydirt on a corner from Stephanie Catley, whose delivery escapes the reach of Johannes and arrives for Clare Hunt.