Lena Oberdorf misses the 2025 Women's European Championship and enjoys a vacation in Ibiza

Lena Oberdorf misses the 2025 Women's European Championship and enjoys a vacation in Ibiza

It's not always the best omens that determine the course of a career. Lena Oberdorf also had to experience this painfully when she had to cancel due to a serious injury. The talented footballer will not take part in the 2025 Women's European Championship in Switzerland because she suffered a torn cruciate ligament and a medial ligament injury in her right knee last year. Her recovery is not yet complete, and as Merkur reports, this decision was made by national coach Christian Wück before the squad announcement on June 12, 2025.

"The European Championships come too early for her. We want to give her time to fully prepare," said Wück. For many, these words are a clear sign that the players' health is an absolute priority. It is bitter for Oberdorf, who had already qualified for the Nations League games against Austria and the Netherlands, but had to take a seat in the stands.

Enjoyment in Ibiza

Despite the bad news, the player treated herself to a well-deserved vacation in Ibiza, where she shared her impressions on Instagram. With the beautiful backdrop, it will certainly be a welcome distraction for the young footballer as she hopes to return to the pitch.

FC Bayern Munich, Oberdorf's current club, was skeptical about their participation before the final exit from the European Championship. The director of FC Bayern Women, Bianca Rech, commented on the challenges that the injury poses for Oberdorf. She described the situation as a “very hard blow” and assured the player of the club’s full support on her journey back.

Painful consequences

The torn cruciate ligament also means that the 23-year-old will probably miss the Olympic Games in Paris. Oberdorf has not been able to play a single game for her new team since moving from VfL Wolfsburg to Bayern a year ago. This injury not only destroyed her dream of the European Championships, but also the chance of playing for the national team at the Olympic Games.

But reaching the Women's European Championship is not only important for Oberdorf. The DFB women have enjoyed some success in recent years, and most recently they made history at the Olympic tournament by reaching the final for the first time. The semi-final win against Canada was another step in a golden direction, and players like Melanie Behringer and Alexandra Popp show what is possible when the team sticks together. The history of the DFB women is full of inspiring moments, and the joy of reaching the final is obvious, as Weltfussball reports.

It remains to be hoped that Lena Oberdorf will use the time to fully recover and will soon have the chance to show off her skills on the football field again. Until then, her vacation in Ibiza remains the place where she nurtures the anticipation of a return in the next part of the season.