Passionate Sentiments from Lehmann: Leno for the Listen, ter Stegen's Comeback, and the Battle of the Goalkeepers
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You know what they say, there's no smoke without fire, and with former national goalkeeper Jens Lehmann sparking a conversation about the German national team's goalkeeping position, there's no denying that things are heating up! Even though coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced Marc-André ter Stegen as the first-choice keeper, Lehmann is urging for an open competition among the goalkeepers. And guess who's making a comeback on his wishlist? Bernd Leno from FC Fulham!
Lehmann can't help but express his curiosity over ter Stegen's upcoming performance in the Nations League. As the 33-year-old makes his comeback following a nine-month layoff with a patellar tendon injury, and his match practice at FC Barcelona being somewhat limited, Lehmann wonders how he'll fare.
"Marc will be the number one. I'm very confident that he'll play two top games," said Nagelsmann in Herzogenaurach, where the national team is prepping for the Nations League final tournament. As an experienced player, ter Stegen doesn't need "massive match rhythm." Whether you're a diehard fan or an armchair critic, we can all agree that we're eager to see ter Stegen's return to the international stage.
Lehmann, who holds the record of 61 caps, fondly recalls his duel with Oliver Kahn before the 2006 World Cup...the legendary battle that shaped his career and left an impact that remains unparalleled to this day. Lehmann argues that it is crucial to have open competition right until the start of the tournament, reminiscing about his own days under then-coach Jürgen Klinsmann in the lead-up to the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
But what about Bernd Leno? The 33-year-old goalkeeper has been capped nine times by Germany between 2016 and 2024, and if Lehmann had his way, he'd love to see him involved in the competition for the national team's goalkeeper spot. Lehmann added, "But I also have different knowledge about football."
Leno was likely dimming his chances with Nagelsmann by turning down a previous invitation to a national team training camp as a substitute keeper, demanding a guaranteed playing time instead. Regardless, we can't help but wonder if Leno's potential return to the national squad could stir up a more competitive environment, both on and off the pitch.
Alright, here's the lowdown: Marc-André ter Stegen is coach Nagelsmann's chosen one, but Lehmann isn't entirely convinced. With Lehmann advocating for Bernd Leno's return, things are heating up, and it's getting exciting to see what the future holds for Germany's goalkeeper position. Buckle up, football fans, we're in for a thrilling ride!
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- Jens Lehmann, a former national goalkeeper, has sparked a conversation about the German national team's goalkeeping position, advocating for an open competition among the goalkeepers, including Bernd Leno from FC Fulham.
- Despite coach Julian Nagelsmann designating Marc-André ter Stegen as the first-choice keeper, Lehmann is eager to watch ter Stegen's performance in the Nations League, especially since he is making a comeback after a nine-month layoff. Football fans, both diehard and armchair, are equally excited to see ter Stegen's return to the international stage.
