Johannes is in the DFB goal against "mystery package" Austria

Stina Johannes is about to play her third international match. IMAGO/Fotostand

"I was actually expecting 'Drei im Weggla'," said Christian Wück disappointedly on Monday afternoon. Instead of the popular Nuremberg bratwursts, there were "only pretzels" in the press area of ​​the Max-Morlock Stadium. But what was much more important to the women's national coach than the culinary treat before the match against Austria on Tuesday evening (6:15 p.m., LIVE! on kicker): "We definitely want to score the first home win under my direction."

The women of the DFB and the ÖFB have faced each other on the pitch five times so far, and the two-time world champion and eight-time European champion have always won the duel with their neighbours from the Alpine republic. But Wück warns against underestimating the opponent, who, thanks to their 1-0 victory against Scotland , are travelling to Franconia as leaders of their joint Nations League group.

"We will be facing eleven players who will give everything to win against us," says the Lower Franconian, who despite intensive scouting is unable to predict exactly what his team can expect: "Austria has a new coach, so it's a mixed bag of what's coming our way."

The DFB team's recent defeat against the Netherlands was a cold shower, but they improved after falling behind early in Breda and took home a 2-2 draw . Wück spoke of "learning moments" in the context of the most recent encounter, which they would have "liked to avoid" but which were also important "for the development of the team".

This means that in Wück's old hometown - in the early 1990s, the 51-year-old played 74 Bundesliga games for FCN - there will be further personnel changes. After defenders Kathrin Hendrich, Sara Doorsoun and the late nominee Marie Müller had already left injured before the Netherlands game, goalkeeper Sophia Winkler was sent to the infirmary on Sunday evening . Ena Mahmutovic took the place of the Essen native, who is undergoing further tests to clarify the severity of her knee injury.

The FC Bayern Munich goalkeeper will probably take on the role of number two on Tuesday. As Wück announced, Ann-Katrin Berger will probably not be available after Winkler. The 34-year-old, who was in goal in Breda, has been suffering from flu-like symptoms since Sunday, which is why Frankfurt's Stina Johannes will move between the posts. Whether Berger can at least be part of the squad will become clear over the course of the match day.