Neuer as No 1 for the World Cup: Baumann's reported reaction
· Yahoo Sports
Is Neuer set for a comeback in the German national team? At the very least, the reports are mounting. After Sky reporter Florian Plettenberg reported it on Saturday, 'Bild' has now followed suit.
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The Bayern goalkeeper is reportedly set to travel to the 2026 World Cup as the number one. Coach Julian Nagelsmann is said to have already called Oliver Baumann and informed him of his decision. The TSG keeper had played throughout the entire World Cup qualifying campaign and would now have to give up his spot again.
However, Baumann is said to have assured Nagelsmann during the phone call that he would still make himself available if Neuer were to be nominated.
But will Neuer even be fit in time? On the final matchday, he had to be substituted with an injury 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 him to take part in the World Cup. However, Neuer will carefully weigh whether to take the injury risk in the final.
National team 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.
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