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Neuer set to be No 1 at the World Cup: Baumann's reported response
Will Neuer make a comeback for the German national team? At the very least, the reports are becoming more and more frequent. After Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg had already reported it on Saturday, 'Bild' has now followed suit.
The Bayern goalkeeper is reportedly set to go to the 2026 World Cup as the number one. Coach Julian Nagelsmann is said to have already spoken to Manuel Baumann on the phone and informed him of his decision. The TSG keeper had played throughout the entire World Cup qualifying campaign and would now have to make way again.
However, Baumann is said to have assured Nagelsmann during the phone call that he would still make himself available if Neuer is nominated.
But will Neuer even be fit in time? On the final matchday, he had to be substituted injured during the 5-1 win over Cologne. According to 'Bild', the calf injury is not believed to be a structural muscle injury, which is why an appearance in the cup final against VfB Stuttgart could be possible. That would also clear the way for his participation in the World Cup. However, Neuer will carefully weigh whether to take the injury risk in the final.
National coach Nagelsmann will announce the DFB squad for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico on Thursday. By then at the latest, it will be clear whether Neuer will return after retiring from the national team in 2024.
This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in here.
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