"Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has decided on Manuel Neuer as his No. 1 goalkeeper. Previous reports had already claimed Neuer was on Nagelsmann's 55-man preliminary squad. The Bayern Munich captain himself remained tight-lipped when he got asked about the topic. After Bayern's final Bundesliga game of the season against FC Köln, Neuer simply replied: "Ask the coach. For me this is not a topic right now. The focus is on the DFB-Pokal final.""
"When asked whether a comeback was ruled out or not, he repeated that it was "not a topic right now." Things will become clear next Thursday, when Nagelsmann announces his final squad. Neuer had initially retired from the national team following EURO 2024. However, the question remains as to whether Neuer will be fit for the start of the tournament, as he was substituted off against Köln with an apparent calf issue."
"If the injury is not severe, Neuer will likely be going to North America. The selection as No. 1 goalkeeper indicates a planned role for the tournament, but his match fitness remains uncertain due to the calf problem. The final decision on squad inclusion and readiness will depend on the outcome of the injury assessment before the tournament begins."
Manuel Neuer is expected to play at his fifth World Cup after being chosen as Germany’s No. 1 goalkeeper by Julian Nagelsmann. Neuer had already been reported as part of Nagelsmann’s 55-man preliminary squad. Neuer did not comment directly when asked, saying the focus is on the DFB-Pokal final and that the goalkeeper topic is not a matter for now. The final Germany squad will be announced next Thursday, clarifying Neuer’s status. Neuer previously retired from the national team after EURO 2024. His availability depends on fitness after being substituted against Köln with an apparent calf issue; if the injury is not severe, he is likely to travel to North America.
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