It's not a very strong team this generation, and two of the best players (Sina Fuchs and Pia Walkenhorst) are missing because of injury. Also Ana Capote (daughter of Cuban player Josefina) just recovered from a serious knee injury and is not in a good shape yet. I think the next generation will be better again.
Hmm.. But they won against the champion Italy 3-0 in the groups if you remember So, I don't think that they are bad..
Edit: I think I should have said Italy lost against Germany
Geerties will be the star of Germany! She is such a great player..