Manuel Neuer spoke plain language in Doha this Monday: Alexander Nübel’s commitment is “irrelevant” to his future. He ruled out the possibility that he would voluntarily give up games to promote the talents of the still-roller. What does that mean? And what does Stefan Backs, Alexander Nübel’s advisor, say?
The record champion has three keepers who not only accept and embrace their role. They each fill out their assignment exactly as it is intended. Neuer holds on to world class level and as captain is the leader the team needs. Joshua Kimmich emphasized this explicitly once again. If he maintains his current – above all – physical condition, nothing will change.
