“Top,Top,Top Performance”: National Coach Wück Lauds Emerging Talent After Nations League Win
Düsseldorf,Germany – October 25,2025,6:10 a.m. – A single goal from Klara Bühl in the 79th minute secured a 1-0 victory for Germany against France in the first leg of their Nations League semi-final, but the scoreline told only part of the story.National coach Christian Wück singled out a new generation of german players for exceptional performances, signaling a potential shift in the teamS dynamic as thay build towards future competitions.
The win, played in Düsseldorf, was notably notable for the impactful debuts and strong showings from younger squad members. Wück’s praise focused on players like Franziska Kett and Camilla Küver, highlighting their potential to become cornerstones of the national team. This match represents a deliberate effort by Wück to integrate youth and build confidence within the squad, a strategy that appears to be yielding positive results.
“It was a top, top, top performance for me today,” Wück stated after the match, specifically referencing the play of 21-year-old left-back Franziska Kett of FC Bayern. He lauded Kett’s “incredibly stable” defensive work and the speed she brought to the German attack.
DFB debutant Camilla Küver, 22, also earned significant praise, described by Wück as “athletic at a very high level.” The Wolfsburg defender partnered with experienced Kathrin Hendrich in central defense, completing a full 97 minutes and demonstrating a “top performance” that justified Wück’s faith in her abilities. “I wanted to give young players confidence – and she paid it back,” Wück said.
Wück also highlighted a tactical adjustment, deploying former Wolfsburg player Jule Brand, 23, as a playmaker in central midfield. “We’ve always said it: Jule does things on the pitch that she just wants to do, that haven’t been agreed upon,” Wück explained. “And she’s someone who always likes to pull in from the outside.” brand, now with Olympique Lyon, is ”incredibly bright,” according to Wück, though he acknowledged she still has “room for betterment.”
Despite the positive assessment of his team’s overall performance, Wück cautioned that improvements are still needed, particularly in converting scoring opportunities. “It wasn’t all rosy today, we still have room for improvement,” he warned. He noted that efficiency in front of goal was a key area identified for improvement following the recent European Championship analysis, and that progress in this area remains slow. “If you look at it,we haven’t taken a big step forward.”
