“With her experience, presence, and personality, Alex is made for this role,” Högner said in explaining the decision to entrust Popp with the captain’s armband of her beloved club. “Of course, it’s a great honor and also makes me proud to receive the BVB armband in my very first year. I naturally hope the girls will continue to approach me so openly, that I can inspire them and share my experience with them so that together we can achieve our goals.”
Previous captain Paula Reimann is stepping into the background at her own request: “It has always filled me with great pride to wear the BVB armband. But I believe that in the current situation, the team can benefit from an experienced leader who can provide new and important impetus.” Högner has the utmost respect for the 24-year-old’s decision: “Putting the team above personal feelings shows true greatness.” Reimann will, however, continue to take responsibility and remain on the six-member players’ council, which also still includes Dana Marquardt and Yasu Wöhrn.
Popp will lead the women’s team onto the pitch as captain for the first time tomorrow, Saturday, against AS Roma (1 p.m. at Stadion Rote Erde), and five days later at the same venue in the opening competitive match against Arminia Bielefeld (20 August, 7 p.m.).
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