Is Manuel Neuer the wrong choice for the German national team? This question meets with incomprehension from Felix Magath. On "Heimspiel bei der Nati", he gives his reasons. He has never seen a goalkeeper like Neuer.
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- While opinions in Switzerland are divided over Yann Sommer and Gregor Kobel as goalkeepers, there is also disagreement in Germany.
- Some would prefer Marc-André ter Stegen instead of Manuel Neuer, but not Felix Magath. "The fact that such a man is being questioned is beyond me," says Magath on "Heimspiel bei der Nati".
- In the interview, Magath also talks about Yann Sommer, who was in an "unfortunate situation" at Bayern Munich. At the time, the club had problems elsewhere.
In 2004, Felix Magath received the award for the player wearing glasses of the year, five years later he became coach of a certain Manuel Neuer at Schalke.
"I've never seen another goalkeeper who has such a good and clear view of the situation as he does," Magath enthused about his former player during the "home game at the Nati".
In the run-up to the European Championship, there was a lively public debate as to whether the 38-year-old Neuer's time in the DFB squad had come to an end. With Marc-André ter Stegen, a world-class keeper would be available. Magath shows little understanding for the goalkeeper issue in the German national team.
According to Magath, Neuer not only has exceptional physical abilities, he also plays the game like no other goalkeeper. He can bring the ball into play in such a way that a counter-attack can be launched straight away. "I can't imagine anyone questioning a man like that," Magath clarifies.
Sommer at FC Bayern: "An unfortunate situation"
In the home game round, Magath also talks about national team keeper Yann Sommer. How does Magath rate Sommer's time at Bayern Munich? "It was an unfortunate situation for him." FC Bayern did not have problems in goal, but problems in other areas. In such cases, the new signings are the ones who suffer. "You have no chance of making a difference."
