Giulia Gwinn faces another extended spell on the sidelines after tearing an external ligament in her left ankle during a Frauen-Bundesliga fixture. The FC Bayern Munich defender suffered the injury during a match against Eintracht Frankfurt, leaving the reigning domestic champions and cup holders without one of their players for the upcoming weeks.
Ankle Injury Sidelines Giulia Gwinn
The extent of the damage became clear after medical examinations in Munich, confirming that the 27-year-old defender tore an external ligament in her left ankle. Gwinn twisted her joint during the away match at Eintracht Frankfurt two days prior to the official club announcement. FC Bayern Munich stated that the full-back will miss matches “in the coming weeks” as rehabilitation begins.
The German Football Association (DFB) acted quickly ahead of international commitments, confirming on Sunday that Gwinn would withdraw from the squad. Germany faces Australia in Karlsruhe on Friday, followed by a fixture against Japan in Bremen on October 13.
A History of Major Injury Setbacks for the Defender
The latest ankle diagnosis adds to a list of physical hurdles for a player who earned Germany’s Footballer of the Year honors in 2025 and 2026. Gwinn tore her cruciate ligament twice, first in 2020 and again in 2022, which forced her to miss the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia. During the European Championship in Switzerland, she suffered a knee ligament injury in the opening match and missed the remainder of the tournament. Earlier this year, a shoulder operation already sidelined her for more than three months.
Bayern Munich and National Team Adapt to Gwinn Absence
Bayern Munich prepares for a domestic and European schedule without their defender, while the national team adapts to her absence on the training pitches in Karlsruhe. Medical staff in Munich will monitor Gwinn’s recovery timeline as she works toward returning to team training.
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