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The goalkeeping drama surrounding Manuel Neuer and the sidelined Oliver Baumann has the German football world in a spin. Now Matthias Sammer has weighed in.

The die has apparently been cast in the battle for the goalkeeper's spot at the 2026 World Cup. Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has reportedly informed Oliver Baumann that he plans to name Manuel Neuer as his first-choice goalkeeper.

Former Germany international Thomas Hitzlsperger believes that Manuel Neuer's calf injury has forced national team manager Julian Nagelsmann to delay announcing the goalkeeper's return until after this weekend.

Germany international Anton Stach suffered a potential serious injury during Leeds United's match.

With the World Cup just weeks away, the DFB squad's goalkeeping spot is still up for grabs, prompting Stefan Effenberg to offer some advice to Oliver Baumann.

National coach Julian Nagelsmann has hit back at Uli Hoeneß's criticism, though in doing so he has, in some respects, twisted the facts.

Julian Nagelsmann has intentionally avoided clarifying the international future of Manuel Neuer ahead of Germany's World Cup squad announcement. Despite the veteran goalkeeper’s previous retirement, reports suggest a dramatic U-turn could see the Bayern Munich legend reclaim the number one shirt for the upcoming tournament in North America.

Manuel Neuer appears set to return to the Germany squad, a move that would cast Oliver Baumann into the role of unfortunate spectator—a situation for which coach Julian Nagelsmann would bear the blame. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper's comeback would also undermine the national coach's credibility, creating a communications disaster that could have been avoided with clearer planning. An editorial.

German football icons Lothar Matthaus, Didi Hamann, and Michael Ballack have weighed in on the polarising debate surrounding Manuel Neuer’s potential World Cup return. While Matthaus acknowledges Neuer is still the nation’s best, he labelled the lack of communication with current No. 1 Oliver Baumann a "slap in the face" as the countdown to Julian Nagelsmann’s final squad announcement on Thursday begins.

The iconic Manuel Neuer is set to pull on the Germany jersey once again after agreeing to come out of international retirement for the 2026 World Cup. Despite stepping away from the national team in 2024, the Bayern Munich veteran has been convinced by Julian Nagelsmann to reclaim his spot as the number one.

Manuel Neuer came off the pitch early during Bayern Munich's match against 1. FC Köln. Nevertheless, Bayern have no cause for alarm, according to the goalkeeper. His remarks about the national team speak volumes.

Next Thursday, national team manager Julian Nagelsmann will announce Germany's squad for the 2026 World Cup. Which names might make a surprise appearance in the squad?

Neuer is reportedly in the provisional squad that had to be submitted to FIFA by Monday. Is the Bayern goalkeeper finally set for a comeback?