German Football Association rejects rift claims over Neuer's World Cup return | OneFootball

The German Football Association has rejected claims of internal discord over Neuer's World Cup return.

The federation said in a statement that Julian Nagelsmann did not act unilaterally on the goalkeeping call and that goalkeeping coach Andreas Kronenberg did not consider resigning. The decision had been discussed internally in a controversial and critical manner, yet the squad ultimately supported it, and Neuer did not influence selection, including any suggestions about Alexander Nübel or Jonas Urbig.

A few weeks before the tournament, Manuel Neuer confirmed he would end his international retirement to feature for Germany.

Nagelsmann recalled the 40-year-old, prompting a significant public stir.

Further allegations of player unhappiness and staff unrest, plus claims relating to Nübel’s place, were among the points addressed.

Source: BuLi News