After Marc-André ter Stegen’s season-ending knee harm, Manuel Neuer was requested whether or not a return to the German nationwide staff is a risk regardless of not too long ago saying his retirement from worldwide soccer.
Ter Stegen fell awkwardly whereas amassing a excessive ball in Barcelona’s 5-1 win at Villarreal final weekend, and has since undergone surgical procedure. The 32-year-old was named Germany’s No. 1 by Julian Nagelsmann however now each membership and nation should discover a alternative for the goalkeeper.
May Manuel Neuer return to the German nationwide staff?
One of many apparent selections for the German nationwide staff is Neuer. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper introduced his retirement following their exit on the 2024 European Championship. At 38, Neuer made 124 appearances for Germany since making his debut in June 2009, however he quickly quashed rumours of a return.
Talking to Sky Germany after Bayern Munich’s 1-1 draw in opposition to Bayer Leverkusen, Neuer stated: “I left by myself initiative.” And as additional reported by Kicker, they state {that a} return to the DFB just isn’t an choice for Neuer.
Following Ter Stegen’s harm, Neuer despatched his compatriot a message: “I additionally despatched him a voice message after the operation,” he added. “He’s doing properly contemplating the circumstances. I do know finest what it’s wish to have to return again after an harm like that, and I believe Marc will certainly handle it.”
However whereas a return to the nationwide staff isn’t on the playing cards for Neuer, he said that they’re in good arms.
“We’ve got not less than two glorious goalkeepers,” added Neuer. “We don’t want to fret.”
Alongside Neuer and Ter Stegen, Oliver Baumann was named in Nagelsmann’s Germany squad for Euro 2024, whereas Stuttgart’s Alexander Nübel was named within the preliminary squad. There’s additionally Eintracht Frankfurt’s Kevin Trapp and Fulham’s Bernd Leno, each of whom have expertise on the highest stage.
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