Soccer-No ACL tear, but Germany's Gwinn out of Women's Euros
(Reuters) -The bad news on Saturday that Germany captain Giulia Gwinn will miss the rest of the Women's Euros in Switzerland was tempered by the confirmation that she did not suffer her third anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury against Poland on Friday.
Gwinn had to be helped off the field in tears in the 40th minute of Germany's 2-0 win over Poland amid fears that she had suffered a third ACL tear since 2020, but the German Football Association (DFB) said she had injured a different ligament.
"Our captain sustained a medial ligament injury in her left knee yesterday in the match against Poland. She is expected to be out for several weeks. The next steps will be discussed with everyone involved. We're with you, Giuli!", the DFB posted on social media platform X.
Germany face Denmark in their second Group C game in Basel on Tuesday.
(Reporting by Philip O'Connor; editing by Clare Fallon)
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