Three reasons why Germany needs Manuel Neuer for the World Cup
The Germany goalkeeper spot has been a major concern for Julian Nagelsmann.
ZURICH, SWITZERLAND - JANUARY 09: Manuel Neuer of Germany and Bayern Munich poses with the FIFA World Cup Winners Trophy prior to The Best FIFA Football Awards at Kameha Zurich Hotel on January 9, 2017 in Zurich, Switzerland. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images) | FIFA via Getty Images 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.
The Bayern captain was categorically clear that his return to the German team is not a topic for now. Post the final matchday in the Bundesliga, Neuer could not be convinced to give a definite answer. Instead he chose to focus on the DFB-Pokal finals and left the decision to the national manager Julian Nagelsmann (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) : 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” However, despite Neuer’s repeated reluctance, reports broke that Nagelsmann is, indeed, calling up Neuer to go to North America for the tournament.
Here are three reasons why Neuer should consider one last dance with Germany for the World Cup. Germany needs Manuel Neuer 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.