Fulham keeper Bernd Leno declined a call-up to the German national team, expressing dissatisfaction with head coach Julian Nagelsmann's inability to meet his demands. Leno's decision puts his national team future in doubt, especially with younger competitors like Alexander Nübel and Oliver Baumann emerging, and Nagelsmann acknowledging that while he isn’t closing the door on Leno, it hasn’t swung wide open either.
Nagelsmann remarked, "He made demands that I couldn't fulfill. I showed him an interesting perspective, but he wasn't so happy with that. Everyone has to decide for themselves." This statement highlights the tension between Leno's expectations and the coaching staff's plans.
At 32, Leno’s age calls into question how many more years he will be considered for the national team, particularly with established and rising talents in goalkeeping positions.
Nagelsmann's comments suggest that Leno's refusal, while not definitive, doesn’t guarantee his future role in the national team given the competition and the dynamics of player selection.
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