Football game news: [Subjects Engage in a Soccer Match] - Germany has no reason to be concerned.
Michael Rechner, Bayern Munich's goalkeeper coach for Manuel Neuer, insists his star pupil is prepared for the upcoming Euro Championship in Germany, despite recent scrutiny. "Manuel Neuer is in great shape and mentally strong, able to handle pressure like few others," remarked Rechner to Suddeutsche Zeitung (Friday). "Manu is still Manu, and Germany has nothing to worry about."
The DFB team's 2-1 triumph over Greece sparked debate over Neuer's future, with the goalkeeper responsible for a mishap that resulted in an own goal. Four days prior, he had almost cost them the scoreless draw against Ukraine, flirting with defeat through a risky move. With the international championship's opening game in Munich against Scotland looming (8:45 pm on ZDF/MagentaTV Friday), the question arose: should Neuer keep goal for Germany?
Rechner highlights the incident in the Ukraine match as an example of the goalkeeper's assets rather than shortcomings, noting, "This scene from the Ukraine game showcases one of his major strengths: he doesn't just stand back, but anticipates the pass and reaches the ball in time." Neuer's style will not change, and rightfully so. Moreover, statistics show that Neuer has not been less adept at slipping through tricky situations behind the defensive line.
In the aftermath of a harsh injury to his right ankle in December 2022, Neuer wrestled his way back to the field, missing out on a customary winter and summer break. Left by Rechner, "This gets tiring to remember that Neuer battled to rise from his low."
Prime EURO squad dates: [Insert DFP squad schedule here], [Insert UEFA game information Scotland-squad]
