Germany’s hopes of securing Olympic glory may have just taken a huge hit.
Oberdorf went into a tackle awkwardly in the 70th minute, with her right knee appearing to be caught in the turf.
The 22-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder, considered among the world’s best players, was unable to put any weight on her knee as she was helped off the field by trainers.
On Wednesday, the Germany women’s national team said on X that Oberdorf had suffered a “cruciate and medial ligament injury” against Austria.
Though the team didn’t specify a timeframe for a return, Oberdorf looks likely to miss the Olympics.
Coach Horst Hrubesch said after the match it would “hurt a lot” if Oberdorf wasn’t fit for the Olympics, which Germany kicks off on July 25 against Australia.
“I am am hoping and also ready to pray that it is nothing serious and that we can perhaps get her to the Olympics after all,” Hrubesch said.
Germany has been drawn into Group B at the Olympics, and will also face the U.S. women’s national team and Zambia in group play.
After winning a gold medal in 2016, Germany failed to qualify for the last Olympics in Japan.
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