Germany’s head coach Julian Nagelsmann is taking a cautious approach as he prepares for the 2026 World Cup. The final decision regarding squad selection now lies with goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who has been named in the preliminary squad.
Details: According to prominent journalist Florian Plettenberg on his social media platform X, Neuer, the 40-year-old Bayern Munich goalkeeper, has been included in the expanded 55-man roster as one of five goalkeepers. Nagelsmann will eventually narrow this list down for the tournament.
This inclusion provides Neuer an opportunity to participate in the World Cup, potentially as a backup, despite his prior announcement about retiring from international football.
The coaching staff for the German national team is currently engaged in discussions with Neuer, seeking to persuade him to return to international play for the upcoming tournament.
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