European Football Championship - Neuer and Müller: No decision yet on DFB future
Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller have not yet made a decision about their future in the German football team after the EURO exit against Spain. "I have said that I will think about it after the tournament, not today or tomorrow. It could last for half a year or longer," said goalkeeper Neuer (38) after the 1:2 in extra time in Stuttgart. The home tournament was the eighth major event for the Munich goalkeeper as the German number one in a row. Against Spain, he played his 124th international game.
World Cup team colleague Müller came on as a joker for his 131st DFB appearance against Spain. The 34-year-old emphasized that he would not announce his retirement as a national player, but clearly stated: "Realistically, it could be that this was my last international game. I will talk to the national coach."
Nagelsmann announces talks
Nagelsmann had already announced personnel changes for the next international games against Hungary and the Netherlands in September - without naming names. "We already have a squad that is not extremely young. We will take our time to figure out what is right for the Nations League," said the national coach. He will hold talks with players.
The conversation with Müller could already take place this weekend, the Bayern professional himself noted. "Perhaps the trainer and I will find that it makes more sense," he spoke about the end of his DFB career after more than 14 years. He has a good relationship with the national coach.
- Despite the EURO exit, Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer, both key members of the German soccer team, are yet to decide on their future in the national team.
- Having played 124 international games, Manuel Neuer, the German number one goalkeeper, participated in his eighth major event in soccer, the UEFA European Football Championship, against Spain.
- Hailing from Baden-Württemberg, Thomas Müller, a long-time member of the German national soccer team, entered the field as a substitute during the EURO match against Spain, playing his 131st game for the DFB.
- Amidst the upcoming international matches against Hungary and the Netherlands in September, national coach Nagelsmann has announced personnel changes for the German National Team's squad.
- In preparation for these international matches, Nagelsmann, the Stuttgart-based coach, plans to engage in discussions with members of the DFB, potentially including Thomas Müller, to explore possibilities for the European Football Championship's future.
- Following their collaboration in the Bayern Munich club, Thomas Müller and the national coach have a positive working relationship, offering a hopeful prospect for any future discussions regarding his involvement with the German National Team.
- As the future of his participation in the international soccer scene remains undetermined, Thomas Müller maintains an optimistic outlook, emphasizing that he's open to the notion of extending his service with the German National Team, provided it aligns with the best interests of both his personal growth and the team's success at the international level.
