Recalled Neuer in 'a league of his own', says Bayern's Tuchel

English Woman's Journal - Recalled Neuer in 'a league of his own', says Bayern's Tuchel

SPORTS 15.03.2024

Recalled Neuer in 'a league of his own', says Bayern's Tuchel / Photo: Kirill KUDRYAVTSEV - AFP

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday praised captain Manuel Neuer on the goalkeeper's recall to the Germany squad for the first time in 15 months.

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Neuer last played for Germany at the World Cup in Qatar in December 2022, breaking his leg shortly after and missing almost a year of football.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said Thursday no decision had been made on whether Neuer or Barcelona keeper Marc-Andre Ter Stegen would be the team's number one.

The 2014 World Cup winner returned to the field for a home match against Darmstadt in October -- Bayern's same opponents this weekend.

"Once he made it back on the pitch I really knew he'd be back for the home Euros.

"His goalkeeping play, his anticipation is really unique. He’s in a league of his own."

Tuchel told reporters "what the doctors said really shocked me" about Neuer's injury, saying the goalkeeper's return was "really unique... one in 20,000 -- maybe one in 20 million."

"I wouldn't have made it back".

The 37-year-old had two reasons to celebrate on Thursday. He became a father for the first time during Nagelsmann's squad announcement.

"Manu will come back tomorrow and will stand in the goal inspired by fatherhood."

S.Smith--EWJ

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English Woman's Journal - Recalled Neuer in 'a league of his own', says Bayern's Tuchel