"Julian Nagelsmann is considering calling up Manuel Neuer for the World Cup in concrete terms. Neuer is in the preliminary 55-man squad that was sent to FIFA on Monday. Talks between the goalkeeper and the coach have taken place. No final decision yet, but it is expected soon."
"Florian Plettenberg states that Nagelsmann has included Neuer in the preliminary in the 55-man squad that was sent to FIFA earlier this week, as captured by @iMiaSanMia. That is not any coincidence. Surely, if Neuer really gave a true no, Nagelsmann would not have included him. Perhaps Neuer's return is closer than we all expected initially."
"The story all year long has been whether or not Neuer would come back for the World Cup? Neuer would typically say no after an excellent performance, a few weeks go by, and we would go through that same cycle again. However, now that we are just one week away from the German coach naming his official squad and things are still pointing towards a potential return:"
Manuel Neuer is included in Germany’s preliminary 55-man squad submitted to FIFA. Julian Nagelsmann has held talks with Neuer, and no final decision has been made yet. The situation remains unresolved until Nagelsmann confirms the official squad on May 21. The ongoing question has been whether Neuer would return for the World Cup after previously signaling no following strong performances. With Neuer still in the preliminary group and expected decisions approaching, a potential comeback appears more likely than earlier expectations. The timing suggests Neuer may have wanted to avoid pressure and make a final call after the season’s outcome.
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