Alexander Nübel was once believed to be Manuel Neuer’s long-term successor at Bayern Munich. However, after Manuel Neuer’s longevity and unwillingness to split minutes, Nübel’s career went in a completely different direction. Despite missing out on his opportunity at Bayern, the German international is still set to earn a rare honor for his national team.
Earlier in the week, rumors started circulating, indicating that Nübel could earn a starting berth in Germany’s international friendly against Ghana
in Stuttgart. Now, national team manager, Julian Nagelsmann, has confirmed the VfB Stuttgart shot-stopper will indeed get his chance.
“Alex Nübel will start in goal tomorrow,” revealed the 38-year-old manager (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “It’s a reward for the good performances he’s been showing for a long time at VfB Stuttgart. He will get his ‘home’ game in Stuttgart tomorrow.”
After years of playing second fiddle to Neuer, Nübel will finally get his chance to prove his worth on the international stage — a deserved reward for a keeper who has been a consistent performer in the Bundesliga for VfB Stuttgart. The fact he will earn his debut at home, in Stuttgart is a fitting bonus for the goalkeeper.
Germany take on Ghana at the MHP Arena in Stuttgart on Monday, 30 March, at 20:45 CEST.
