Neuer as No. 1 for World Cup: Baumann’s Reactions Echo Sky Report
Neuer set for comeback as first-choice German goal keeper heading into Copa America and World Cup. Bayern's Oliver Baumann assures coach that he'll be available even if chosen for national team. Fans eagerly await news.
At least, the reports are mounting that Bayern Munich's Neuer will be Germany's first-choice goalkeeper heading into next month’s Copa America and upcoming World Cup in Qatar. Oliver Baumann, who has played through all of Germany’s World Cup qualifying campaign with TSG Hoffenheim, is reportedly set to travel to Brazil for the tournament alongside Neuer as Bayern’s number one. Baumann assured coach Julian Nagelsmann during a phone call that he’d be available even if Neuer were chosen.
But will Neuer be fit enough in time? He had an injury on his calf in his final matchday of the season, with 'Bild' reporting it wasn't believed to have been a structural muscle issue, thus allowing for participation in the World Cup. The national team’s selection announcement is expected just before the start of the tournament, at which point it will be clear whether Neuer has recovered from his injury or not.
Fans are already buzzing about this story, eager to see how the situation unfolds leading up to and during the upcoming tournaments. The news echoes similar reports earlier this year surrounding a return to form by former Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who is now looking ahead to retirement.