The national squad is being discussed. - Nübel's useful goalkeeping training: "Numerous challenges experienced"
Alexander Nuessler is excited to soak up the learning experience that comes with playing in the EUROs. He spoke about this during the German national team's press conference in Blankenhain. "I'm giving it my all. I'm happy to be here, directly at a major tournament at home. I'm taking it as it comes and am incredibly excited about it," the 27-year-old goalkeeper from VfB Stuttgart shared.
He clarified that the much-discussed challenging relationship with Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, which prevented him from displacing Neuer at the club, is just normal. "A lot is written that is not true," Nuessler said. He also mentioned that Neuer is still his role model, adding, "What he has done for Germany is unimaginable."
No planned meeting with national coach Julian Nagelsmann has taken place yet for Nuessler, but he knows his role as the fourth of the German EM goalkeepers. He sees himself as an apprentice. It was unexpected for him to be chosen as a replacement for Bernd Leno, who withdrew due to a shoulder injury. This led to him cancelling his planned safari vacation.
Nuessler's journey in football hasn't been easy. He has openly discussed the tough times following his departure from Schalke 04, the disappointing goals in the 2020/21 season, and his struggle to displace Neuer at FC Bayern. In Munich, he only made four league appearances. His first loan at AS Monaco left him feeling rejected, which made him question the football business.
Things improved at VfB Stuttgart. The team's resurgence is also linked to his contributions. His contract with Bayern was extended to match his loan with Stuttgart. Nuessler acknowledged that challenging Neuer in Munich would be pointless, considering Neuer's fitness and presence.
Nuessler also has a perspective of playing for time in the national team. He's the only one below the age of 30 in the DFB quartet. With Neuer (38), Marc-Andre Ter Stegen (32), and Oliver Baumann (33) likely to retire soon, the World Cup 2026 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico could be tempting to give up his supporting role.
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- Despite being from VfB Stuttgart in Baden-Württemberg, Nuessler had to contend with Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer for the goalkeeper spot in Germany's national team.
- In Thuringia, Nuessler expressed his appreciation for the opportunity to learn from his role model, Neuer, despite the challenges in displacing him at FC Bayern.
- The National team's fourth goalkeeper for the EUROs, Nuessler, acknowledged that his contract extension with Bayern to match his loan at VfB Stuttgart was a testament to his improved performance.
- Nübel, who trained with the National soccer team in Blankenhain, believes that his experience at the EUROs will be invaluable, especially as potential successors like himself in Germany prepare for the World Cup 2026.
- Following a tough time after leaving Schalke 04, Nuessler's contributions to VfB Stuttgart's resurgence have earned him recognition and an extended contract, offering him more chances to prove himself against Neuer.
- The DFB quartet, which includes Neuer, Ter Stegen, and Baumann, all from Bavaria, may face a significant shift in the World Cup 2026 as these experienced goalkeepers begin contemplating retirement.
- Despite canceling his planned safari vacation due to being chosen as a replacement for Leno in the German National team for the EUROs, Nuessler remains optimistic about his future, preparing to compete for a spot in the German squad.
- The goalkeeping situation in Germany would be of major interest to fans, especially those in Bavaria and the surrounding areas like Thuringia, as Nuessler seeks to prove his worth alongside Neuer and FC Bayern's formidable squad.
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