In a devastating turn of events, Lena Oberdorf, German national team player, has suffered a cruciate ligament and medial collateral ligament injury in her right knee during the 4-0 victory against Austria in the European Championship qualifying match on Tuesday night in Hannover. The results from an MRI examination this afternoon in Munich have confirmed the injury, ruling out the 22-year-old midfielder from FC Bayern Munich from participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics.

National team coach Horst Hrubesch expressed his disappointment, stating, "This news is heartbreaking! Our worst fears have come true. We are all thinking of Obi and sympathize with her. We will now gather all our strength for the Olympics. We want, and we will play for Obi and the medal." The replacement for Oberdorf will be announced in the upcoming days.

Fans took to social media to express their support and concern for Oberdorf. One user lamented the news, commenting, "That’s a huge bummer. She is one of my favorites to watch." Another fan added, "The worst kind of blow. Oberdorf is almost irreplaceable," highlighting the impact of her absence on the team's dynamics. Speculation arose regarding the team's strategy with one user stating, "Very curious to see how they adjust the lineup, big shoes to fill."

Despite the setback, fans and teammates are rallying behind Oberdorf, showcasing the camaraderie and resilience within the German national team. The road to Paris 2024 has faced an unexpected obstacle with Oberdorf's injury, but the team remains determined to compete at the highest level and honor their injured teammate.

Stay tuned for more updates on the developments in the German national team as they prepare for the Paris 2024 Olympics.