With 88 caps, 14 goals, a European Championship title and an Olympic gold medal under her belt, German women's vice-captain Svenja Huth has taken time out of her international career.
Foos said he looks back on his time playing for the national team with “pride and humility.” Although she continues to play for Wolfsburg in the Women's Bundesliga, she believes the time has come to withdraw from the international scene.
“I'm most happy that we were able to finally qualify for the Olympics together. I want to stand in front of the TV and cheer for them with all my heart,” Hughes said.
Hughes married her partner last year and became a mother, which likely influenced her decision. She described the challenge of playing in Wolfsburg and Germany as “physically and mentally challenging and tiring” and added: “I'm looking forward to working at the club and spending a little more time at home with my family.” I hope that the tournament will be a success.” For the girls. ”
Germany qualified for the Olympics with a win over the Netherlands last month after a shock group stage exit at the 2023 World Cup ended Martina Voss-Tecklenburg's tenure as coach. Her interim replacement, Horst Hrubesch, is due to be replaced by Christian Wück after the Olympics, and the new coach will no doubt put his name on a team that has slumped slightly off its pace of late. I'm sure you'd like to keep it.
Some things will have to be done without Huth, who German Football Association (DFB) sporting director Nia Kunzer described as a “great role model”.
Kunzer said: “I have always been impressed by her courage, team spirit and dedication, but also by the incredible willpower and empathy with which she followed her own path and always remained true to herself. I was also impressed.”
Wück may also have to make a decision on the future of Huth's Wolfsburg teammate and Germany captain Alexandra Popp after the Paris Games. Pop still has a chance to continue his good form, but Hughes will be happy to watch from his home.
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