Popp did the same after the final whistle, surrounded by her teammates. Shortly before the clash with Lyon, Wolfsburg had announced that the striker would be “out of action for a few weeks” – a muscle injury is currently sidelining the former DFB captain on her farewell tour with VfL, and the return leg will also come too soon for her.
With the prospect of continuing their Champions League journey, Popp’s relief was palpable as she embraced her long-time teammate Huth. “Omis with love” Popp captioned the scene on Instagram. The 35-year-old Huth had recently extended her contract at Wolfsburg by a year. Popp, on the other hand, will be joining her beloved club BVB, which is currently battling for promotion to the 2….