"Manuel Neuer could not evade the World Cup question on the eve of lifting the Bundesliga for a record 13th time with Bayern Munich. Germany is suffering from lack of personnel and experience at the highest level due to injuries and the 40 year-old Neuer is someone who can never be ruled out in such circumstances."
"Manuel Neuer asked about the national team/World Cup: "Ask the coach. For me this is not a topic right now. The focus is on the DFB Pokal final" * Is a comeback ruled out or not? Neuer: "Not a topic right now""
"Marc-André ter Stegen is ruled out due to a hamstring injury. Oliver Baumann is the most experienced keeper in Germany's camp with all of 11 appearances for the senior team. The backups to him are unfortunately far from convincing in terms of experience and injuries."
"With such a precarious situation, Neuer is badly needed by his countrymen to bring unmatchable experience, a sense of reassurance and to keep the injury odds somewhat more favorable than it currently is."
Manuel Neuer faced questions about a Germany World Cup return while Bayern prepared to lift the Bundesliga for a record 13th time. He said his national team future was not a current topic and emphasized focus on the DFB-Pokal final, leaving decisions to national manager Julian Nagelsmann. Reports then indicated Nagelsmann may call Neuer for the tournament in North America. Germany’s goalkeeper situation is strained by injuries, with Marc-André ter Stegen ruled out and Oliver Baumann having limited senior experience. Other options like Alexander Nübel and Jonas Urbig offer less experience and carry injury concerns, making Neuer’s experience valuable for stability and risk reduction.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
Unable to calculate read time
Collection
[
|
...
]