'Aura' and 'quality': Neuer returns into Germany team for World Cup
Manuel Neuer has come out of international retirement to be Germany's first choice goalkeeper for the upcoming World Cup. Coach Julian Nagelsmann praised Neuer's experience and quality, especially as the team faces injuries to other key players. This will mark Neuer's fifth World Cup appearance, highlighting his significant role in the national team.
- ▪Manuel Neuer, the former captain of Germany, has returned to the national team for the World Cup after retiring in 2024.
- ▪Coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasized Neuer's experience and quality, making him the first choice goalkeeper.
- ▪Neuer's return comes as Marc-André ter Stegen is injured, and he will be joined by Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nübel as goalkeeping options.
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