The decline of Neuer? Ter Stegen is on guard

Manuel Neuer sticking to the goal Germany despite showing visible decay that did not convince his fans. Criticized by many after two irregular courses and with a major injury behind him, he has the recognition of the leaders of ‘Mannschaft’, who confirmed their presence in the opening match of the Euro Cup despite the eternal competition with Marc-André ter Stegen.

The latest mistake Neuerin the view of GreeceJust a few days ago, in the last friendly of the German team, he raised the alarm again. A harmless shot escaped his hands and Georgios Masouras pushed the ball into the net of the German goal. Fortunately for Neuerhis teammates turned the score around and Germany won 2-1.

That goalkeeper mistake Bayern Munich reopened the debate on the figure of one of the most important goalkeepers in the history of German football. Neuerwho is now 38 years old, seems to have lost the ‘angel’ of other times and each of his performances is examined with a magnifying glass.

More than a year was lost due to injuries

Neuer He began his descent into hell in February 2022, when he had to undergo surgery to remove part of the inner meniscus of his left knee. He left five games Bayern Munich; Then, in November, a shoulder injury kept him out for another seven games. And the worst is yet to come.

In December 2022, he broke the tibia and fibula of his right leg while skiing. The joke cost him 39 official matches to return to the field of play ten months later, at the start of the last season. And even for a while European CupIn April, he fell again with a muscle injury in his thigh.

fully recovered, Neuerdespite suffering so many ups and downs, still reigns supreme Germany. Of course, he was no longer the captain. In his absence, that rank was earned Gundogan and he never disappeared. But Neuer has a lot of influence and nothing and nothing seems to move the German goalkeeper from the goal of the team led by Julian Nagelsmann.

Even if not Ter Stegenthe eternal shadow of Neuer and the spectacular seasons in Barcelona did not help him find a place in the eleven of his team. At 32 years old, his chances of remaining in charge of the German goal long-term are fading with every championship he plays. Germany.

Almost unanimous support from teammates, coaching staff and federation

So far, the irregular state of the form of Neuer it is not a problem for Nagelsmannwhich does not doubt the player Bayern Munich: “I have my trust in him. “He made three world-class stops that definitely not everyone does,” he said after the mistake. Neuer against Greece.

Furthermore, he is supported by the majority of his peers. Havertzvoiced in the locker room section: “He’s the best goalkeeper I’ve ever played with, when he’s in goal it’s a different sensation.”

In the same sense he spoke Rudi Voller, Germany’s sporting director, who said he “completely agrees” with the words of Nagelsmann: “Enjoy our most complete confidence,” he said.

In other words, the confidence provided by the coaching staff and his teammates Neuer has to show it on the field of play. Scotland, this Friday, will be the first litmus test for the German goalkeeper who wants to quickly put to rest critics who believe he is in the twilight of his career. In case, Ter Stegen you wait Of course, sitting on the bench.