Bayern goalkeeper was injured
Manuel Neuer will be missing from the next international match
Updated 05/28/2026 – 04:01 amReading time: 1 min.
The penultimate German game before the World Cup is on Sunday. But not every regular player will be on the pitch.
The German national team will play the penultimate World Cup test without Manuel Neuer. The FC Bayern Munich goalkeeper, who was brought back to the national team for the World Cup, is expected to continue recovering from his calf injury. “We in the coaching team have decided that he will not play on Sunday,” said national coach Julian Nagelsmann before the game in Mainz against Finland (on Sunday from 8:45 p.m. in the live ticker on t-online).
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They wanted to “leave it alone” for a bit. Neuer agreed with the decision. In his opinion, an unnecessary game makes no sense, said the national coach.
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Julian Nagelsmann: Germany is better with Manuel Neuer
At the start of the training camp in Herzogenaurach, Nagelsmann emphasized the importance of the 40-year-old Neuer. “We are better with Manu than without Manu, so we are very happy that he is there,” said the 38-year-old. Nagelsmann reported that he “perceived the returnee well.” He knows everyone from days gone by. “He’s not a newbie.”
Oliver Baumann from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim will be in goal against Finland. “Olli will play there. He will do well, he will have a good game,” said Nagelsmann. Baumann was long expected to be number 1 for the tournament in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
