Soccer - Neuer and the home European Championship: "Will have top goalkeeper"
Bayern captain Manuel Neuer has so far had no contact with his national team rival following the back operation on FC Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen. The 37-year-old said this after FC Bayern Munich's 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Champions League on Tuesday evening.
"We're in regular contact," Neuer added on Prime Video. And with a view to next year's European Championship at home and the competition with ter Stegen, the 2014 World Cup winner explained: "I think you also have to understand that we're team-mates, that we all want the same thing, that we want to try and play a great European Championship in our own country. And that we'll have a top goalkeeper between the posts, no matter how it turns out in the end."
After suffering a serious leg fracture after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, 37-year-old Neuer wants to return to the DFB squad next March for the first international matches of the tournament year against France and the Netherlands. After his successful comeback at Bayern, national coach Julian Nagelsmann has already promised him a call-up.
During Neuer's absence, ter Stegen was able to establish himself as number one. However, the 31-year-old must first get fit again. Ter Stegen already missed the last international matches of the year in November against Turkey and Austria, both of which were lost, due to back problems. There was talk of a break of around two months after the back surgery. Neuer has been in goal for the DFB at every World Cup and European Championship tournament since 2010.
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- Despite being rivals in the national team, Manuel Neuer and Marc-André ter Stegen both share the desire to perform well during Germany's home European Championship.
- In the views of many, FC Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona will field two of the strongest goalkeepers in next year's European Championship, with Neuer and ter Stegen leading their respective teams.
- Manchester United fans were treated to a glimpse of the quality of German goalkeeping when Neuer stepped onto the pitch for Bayern in their Champions League match against the Red Devils.
- The German national team's goalkeeping position is looking promising, with Neuer and ter Stegen both in great form and eager to represent their country in the upcoming European Championship.
- Munich-based FC Bayern Munich will undoubtedly field a strong team for the round of 16 draw of the Champions League, with its star goalkeeper, Neuer, playing a crucial role.
- Germany's soccer team will be looking to make a strong showing in the European Championship, with Neuer and ter Stegen competing for the starting spot in goal, much like Bayern and Barcelona in the Champions League.
- Watching Neuer perform for Bayern during the Champions League match against Manchester United, it's hard to imagine a stronger goalkeeper for Germany's European Championship run.
- The top goalkeeper spots for both Germany's national team and FC Bayern Munich will be subject to intense competition between Neuer and ter Stegen, with both players keen to secure their places.
- With ter Stegen still recovering from back surgery and Neuer set to return to the DFB squad next year, the question of who will take the starting spot in Germany's European Championship squad remains to be seen.
- Given his impressive performance for Bayern and his history of success in major competitions like the World Cup and European Championship, it's difficult to imagine Neuer not being named in DFB's squad for Germany's home European Championship next year.
Source: www.stern.de
