"The new Vancouver Whitecaps star took a moment to comment on recent speculation that the Bayern keeper could make a dramatic return to the national team setup - and, after starting at the last EUROs in what was to be his farewell tournament, suit up again at next year's Men's World Cup at the age of 40. "There are not many people in Germany who would object to a fit Manuel Neuer back in goal," M fcller noted in comments captured by Bild (via @iMiaSanMia)."
"If it happens, it would be a blow to Germany's current crop of keepers vying for the No. 1 spot - called up this time are TSG Hoffenheim's Oliver Baumann, VfB Stuttgart's Bayern loanee Alexander N fbel, and FC Augsburg's Finn Dahmen - as well as Neuer's long-time Germany understudy, Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Ter Stegen has had it especially tough. Having waited behind Neuer for years in the national team setup, the 33-year-old went from injury right after EURO 2024 to out of favor under Hansi Flick at FC Barcelona."
Speculation surrounds a possible return of Manuel Neuer to Germany's national team as starting goalkeeper for the upcoming World Cup at age 40. Many in Germany would welcome a fit Neuer back in goal. His return would challenge current candidates called up this time — Oliver Baumann, Alexander N fbel and Finn Dahmen — and affect long-time understudy Marc-Andre ter Stegen. Ter Stegen has faced injuries and a dip in club form at Barcelona, reducing his standing. With the World Cup a year away, Germany's goalkeeper situation remains unsettled and Neuer remains a prominent option.
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