"If he and the national team coach were to decide to do that, I would very much welcome it. Even though I would feel sorry for Oliver Baumann,"
"Baumann has been the goalkeeper for some time now in Germany and has done a serviceable job as well. However, with a poor run of form in recent months for Baumann, there is certainly an argument that Neuer is more prepared for this World Cup."
"It would be devastating for Baumann but sometimes feelings must be put aside for the greater good of the team."
"Julian Nagelsmann is set to nominate Manuel Neuer to the Germany squad for this summer's World Cup. Neuer has been retired from the national team since Euro 2024, but appears primed to retake the #1 spot in goal for the tournament in North America."
Manuel Neuer is expected to be nominated for Germany’s World Cup squad in North America, even though he has been retired from the national team since Euro 2024. The move is seen as positioning Neuer to reclaim the #1 goalkeeper role for the tournament. The decision carries an emotional cost because it would likely remove Oliver Baumann from the starting spot. Hoeneß expressed support for such a choice if it is made by Neuer and the national team coach, while also noting sympathy for Baumann. Baumann has been Germany’s goalkeeper for some time and has performed adequately, but recent poor form creates an argument that Neuer may be better prepared for the World Cup. The priority is framed as the team’s greater good.
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