Title: Neuer's Return to the German National Team Goalpost Imminent as ter Stegen Recovers from Injury
Manuel Neuer's potential return to the German national soccer team seems imminent, with the team's long-term goalkeeper set to regain his position between the posts in March, according to coach Julian Nagelsmann. FC Barcelona's Marc-André ter Stegen, who had been filling in for Neuer during his injury layoff, will be out for a good two months due to back surgery.
Neuer's magnificent comeback at FC Bayern Munich after breaking his tibia and fibula has earned him a spot in Nagelsmann's sights. The coach has high praise for the Bayern keeper, referring to his performance as outstanding. Both goalkeepers are exceptional, but ter Stegen's current injury leaves Nagelsmann to make the tough call between them in March, setting the stage for some difficult decisions.
Ter Stegen had served as Neuer's understudy in eight of eleven possible international matches during Neuer's recovery this year. During that time, he was widely regarded as the clearest choice for Germany's number one goalkeeper, having secured the position with impressive performances. However, Neuer's World Cup and European Championship history has cemented his place as a vital component of the DFB team.
Germany's European Championship preparations, featuring matches against France on March 23 and the Netherlands on March 26, present Neuer with an opportunity to reclaim his long-held spot in the team. Neuer has been in goal for the DFB team during their World Cup and European Championship outings since 2010.
In a refreshing display of humility, Nagelsmann emphasized that success in soccer is a collective pursuit, and it is his duty to support the players in achieving the best performance possible as a team.
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