Leupolz out with tonsillitis

Melanie Leupolz has withdrawn from the Germany women's squad ahead of their upcoming friendlies against France (Thursday, 10th June, 21:10 CEST in Strasbourg) and Chile (Tuesday, 15th June, 15:00 CEST in Offenbach).

The midfielder, who plays for Chelsea FC, was diagnosed with tonsillitis during a medical check on Monday at the team hotel in Gravenbruch. The 27-year-old left the hotel that same evening. Head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has declined to call up a replacement for Leupolz.

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Melanie Leupolz has withdrawn from the Germany women's squad ahead of their upcoming friendlies against France (Thursday, 10th June, 21:10 CEST in Strasbourg) and Chile (Tuesday, 15th June, 15:00 CEST in Offenbach).

The midfielder, who plays for Chelsea FC, was diagnosed with tonsillitis during a medical check on Monday at the team hotel in Gravenbruch. The 27-year-old left the hotel that same evening. Head coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg has declined to call up a replacement for Leupolz.