World Cup exit because of Nagelsmann? Manuel Neuer speaks plainly | OneFootball

The discussion about a possible comeback for Manuel Neuer in the German national team continues – but the Bayern captain himself remains relaxed about the issue. After the 5-0 win against FC St. Pauli, the 40-year-old once again took a stand and also clarified his relationship with national coach Julian Nagelsmann

In the ZDF sports studio, Neuer made it clear that a return to the DFB team is not currently on his agenda. „There will be the World Cup, but I’m not in it now and I’m not part of it at all,“ explained the 2014 World Cup winner. Instead, his focus is entirely on FC Bayern

Neuer wants to enjoy his time with FC Bayern

Especially in the decisive phase of the season, Neuer does not want to be influenced by external discussions: „We have so many important and decisive games, and I’m just trying to enjoy that now with the team,“ he emphasized

Looking ahead to the upcoming second leg against Real Madrid in the Champions League, it is clear why the goalkeeper is currently not wasting any thoughts on the DFB. After his strong performance in the first leg, Neuer is a decisive factor in the battle for a place in the semi-finals

„We don’t have a bad relationship“

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Particularly explosive: Reports had recently made the rounds that the relationship between Neuer and national coach Julian Nagelsmann had been permanently damaged and that this was the reason why the five-time world goalkeeper did not want to return to the DFB team despite his strong performances

The Bayern keeper has now clearly contradicted this statement. „We don’t have a bad relationship, we have a good relationship,“ Neuer made clear. At the same time, he made it clear that neither he nor Nagelsmann are concerned with external speculation: „I don’t think he’s interested in what’s being said from the outside, and neither am I.“

Neuer thus at least removes a central point of contention from the public debate

However, the bottom line remains: a return to the national team is currently not an issue. Manuel Neuer is fully focused on FC Bayern – and wants to play for the biggest titles there once again in the decisive phase of the season.