Neuer, a great disappointment in the World Cup match against Korea, is open to the possibility of returning to the German national team

Mar 19, 2025

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Manuel Neuer can return to the German national team.

Germany's Sport Bild said on the 18th (Korea time) "After Marc-Andre Stegen was injured, the German national team does not have a clear No. 1 goalkeeper. But Neuer could take on an important role again ahead of the 2026 World Cup in North and Central America," he reported.

The media continued "If Stecken does not return to his best form after suffering a serious injury, German coach Julian Nagelsmann should think twice." and began to talk about Neuer's possible return.

Neuer announced his retirement from the national team in August last year. He decided to leave the German national team at the end of Euro 2024, and announced his retirement himself. At this time, Neuer reportedly retired because he did not know if he could play until 2026.

Sport Bild said "Noyer's contract with Bayern Munich affected his retirement from the national team. The future of the club is uncertain after the summer of 2025, because it was impossible to plan to play for the national team until the 2026 World Cup in North Korea and China. But now Neuer has extended his contract with Bayern by one year, and that contract expires during the 2026 World Cup in North and Central America."

The media went on to make it clear at the meeting between the German Football Association and Neuer at the time that the door would not be closed to Neuer if an injury caused him to have a problem with his goalkeeper position ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Neuer also did not rule out returning to the national team," he added.

Neuer is one of the best goalkeepers in football history. He grew up in Schalke 04 and moved to Bayern, becoming a world class. He led the German national team to a World Cup championship and became a legend by playing 124 A matches.

If Neuer comes back from reversing his retirement, it will be a huge topic once again. Neuer's return to the national team appears to depend on Steken's performance as he recovers from a cruciate ligament rupture.

Meanwhile, Neuer had a disgraceful experience when he met South Korea at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. In the final group match between Germany and South Korea, Neuer emptied the post and advanced beyond the half-line.

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At this time, Joo Se-jong intercepted Neuer's ball and kicked it toward the net. Son Heung-min ran at a tremendous speed and scored, and this scene remains the biggest stain on Neuer's career.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.