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Manuel Neuer Conditions Germany Return on Dropping Goalkeeper Alexander Nübel
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First reported by Mako · 20 minutes ago
What happened
Manuel Neuer agreed to return to Germany's national team for the 2026 World Cup only if goalkeeper Alexander Nübel was dropped, causing internal conflict and nearly prompting the goalkeeping coach's resignation. A compromise added Jonas Urbig as a fourth goalkeeper, reflecting ongoing tensions within the squad.
- 01Manuel Neuer demanded Alexander Nübel be dropped to return to Germany's national team.
- 02Coach Julian Nagelsmann reinstated Neuer without informing goalkeeping coach Andreas Kronenberg.
- 03Kronenberg nearly resigned after Neuer's unexpected return disrupted original plans.
- 04Neuer and Nübel have a strained relationship, with Nübel playing for Beşiktaş in Turkey.
- 05Nagelsmann compromised by adding Jonas Urbig as a fourth-choice goalkeeper.
- 06The dispute highlights challenges in Germany's squad ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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