Bayern Munich star Manuel Neuer has often repeated that his international career with the German national team is over.
That has put Oliver Baumann in as the No. 1, while Alexander Nübel is close behind as the No. 2. Is that status changing?
After a wild 3-3 draw, which featured some very shaky play from Baumann, people might be thinking that way.
“Alex has put himself in a very good position for the World Cup,” VfB sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth told Sky (as captured by Goal). “He made some incredible
saves and saved us a point.”
Meanwhile, Baumann regretted his performance, including once from Chris Führich in the 20th-minute.
“I definitely should have saved that one,” Baumann told Sky, referencing Führich’s tight angle shot. “We effectively lost 3–3.”
Nübel, however, was happy with the result.
“We showed character; that proves the team’s determination, this draw feels like a win,” Nübel remarked.
VfB Stuttgart head coach Sebastian Hoeneß praised his goalkeeper.
“Alex has impressively shown just how important he can be,” said Hoeneß. “Securing a point in a game like this certainly doesn’t hurt when it comes to deciding who will be in goal at the World Cup.”
Nübel, of course, is on loan at VfB Stuttgart from Bayern Munich and could be available on the transfer market this summer.
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