"I've made my position on the matter clear, and Manu has also clearly stated his opinion. He was the one who retired. I still believe he's doing a very good job, that he's a very good goalkeeper, but we also have an outstanding goalkeeper in Oli Baumann."
"If Oli stays as healthy and stable as he is now, he'll have a great World Cup. We have absolutely no concerns about the goalkeeping position. There are a few other areas where I have more concerns."
Germany's goalkeeper position for the 2026 World Cup appears settled with Oliver Baumann as the clear choice. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed that Manuel Neuer, the Bayern Munich legend, remains retired and will not return to the national team. Nagelsmann expressed confidence in Baumann's capabilities, noting he has successfully guided Germany through World Cup Qualifiers. The coach stated that Baumann, if he maintains his current health and stability, will perform excellently at the World Cup. Nagelsmann indicated that goalkeeping is not an area of concern for Germany, suggesting other positions require more attention.
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