Germany’s Super Sub: Why Janina Minge Has Gone Under The Radar During The 2024 Olympics – Scout Report

When the news broke that Bayern Munich Frauen midfielder Lena Oberdorf had sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in the run-up to the 2024 Paris Olympics, fans of the German national team could have been forgiven for harbouring concerns about whether her absence would hamper their ability to challenge for the gold medal.

However, as the group stages have progressed, those fears have rapidly dissipated due to Janina Minges impressive performance levels.

She was drafted into the squad to replace Oberdorf (and who, ironically, was also signed by Wolfsburg Frauen to replace her in their ranks next season) and who has proved as the matches have gone on just why Germany’s interim head coach Horst Hrubesch saw her as the right fit to fill the hole that the injured midfielder had vacated.

There is no doubt that she is one to watch in the German women’s game at this moment in time and is only going from strength to strength.

This Janina Minge tactical analysis will take a closer look at her game to see where Germany has benefited from her presence and where she can help them to seal victory against Zambia in the final group game, with them needing a result in that match to be sure of a place in the knockout rounds.

Janina Minge Defensive Traits

When watching Janina Minge’s displays in France, it is hard not to be impressed.

Less than a week before their opening match against Australia, she was confirmed as a full member of the team.

However, it was apparent from that outing that she would be a key player for her nation as their time at the Olympics went on, with her qualities helping to fill the void that Oberdorf had left open.

One thing that Germany have really come to rely on is her ability to anticipate what will happen and to make moves accordingly to break up attempts by opponents to connect with each other around the field.

However, what has been noticeable is the variety that she has shown when intercepting the ball.

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