Former Bayern Munich star Thomas Müller is still enjoying his football career in MLS, but the Raumdeuter will also be a pundit for the World Cip this summer.
As expected, the wily veteran has already gotten off to a good start with his takes on the German national team as he detailed why there were issues with Manuel Neuer being reintegrated into the team. After stating for months that he would stay retired from international football, Neuer opted to make a surprising return to Germany after some
prodding from coaches and players.
Of course, Müller is fully backing his old teammate despite the mini-controversy.
“What really sets Manu apart is simply his positioning, his footwork, and how he positions himself. Especially in the second leg against Paris, he made two or three amazing saves. And that just goes to show that, in my view, when he’s feeling physically strong, he’s simply the best in goal,” Müller told ran journalist Martin Volkmar. “But we’re talking about nuances and also about a feeling. And that’s why we don’t need to worry at all, because we’ve seen it: Oli Baumann is so good—not just in terms of his goalkeeping skills, but also mentally—that if Manu can’t play, he’s there.
“The discussion naturally got heated because the communication was questionable. But in terms of the game itself, I can understand it. That’s not a demotion for Baumann, though. He just has to be ready and help us when we need him.”
There were rumors that Baumann was unhappy with how the situation played out, but Müller is correct. It could be more about how the move was communicated than the actual news. Whatever the case, Germany has moved on and Neuer is expected to be ready for the start of the World Cup, while Baumann will be his backup.
If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor…
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