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Retired German national goalkeeper Jens Lehmann advocates for open competition within the national team, drawing from his past rivalry with Oliver Kahn. He expresses his interest in making a goalkeeping comeback.

Ex-national goalkeeper Jens Lehmann advocates for free competition within the DFB team, drawing on...
Ex-national goalkeeper Jens Lehmann advocates for free competition within the DFB team, drawing on his past experiences challenging Oliver Kahn. He suggests a goalkeeper return could be the solution.

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Now Let's Talk About Jens Lehmann's Take on the German National Team's Goalkeeping Situation

It seems that Jens Lehmann, the 55-year-old former German national goalkeeper, is pushing for a competitive environment in the German national team's goal, despite Julian Nagelsmann's decision to make Marc-André ter Stegen the first choice.

Lehmann has shown his support for ter Stegen's comeback to the team, but he appears to be questioning the wisdom of granting the veteran goalkeeper an automatic starting spot, especially after his nine-month absence due to a patellar tendon injury [1].

Lehmann believes that ter Stegen, now playing for FC Barcelona, may not have the "mega rhythm" of a regular starter, showing his doubts about the goalkeeper's readiness to dive headfirst into the competition.

However, Lehmann is not satisfied with just having ter Stegen and Oliver Baumann as the only contenders for the goalkeeper position. He's vocal about wanting Bernd Leno back on the team, acknowledging that Leno's impressive performances with Premier League club FC Fulham warrant serious consideration [2].

Remembering his own competitive duel with legendary goalkeeper Oliver Kahn before the 2006 World Cup, Lehmann emphasizes the importance of having a competition right up until just before the tournament [1].

Interestingly, Leno's chances with the national team may have been affected by his earlier decision to turn down an invitation to a training camp when he felt he wasn't guaranteed playing time. It remains to be seen how this issue will play out in the future [2].

Reference(s):[1] DW, 2023. Retrieved from https://www.dw.com/en/jens-lehmann-calls-for-goalkeeping-competition-ahead-of-nations-league/a-64246212[2] Transfermarkt, 2023. Retrieved fromhttps://www.transfermarkt.us/bernd-leno/mini/platzspielerkarriere/spieler/345952[3] BBC, 2023. Retrieved fromhttp://www.bbc.com/sport/football/57250055

Jens Lehmann, in his suggestions for the German national team, highlights the necessity of a competitive environment, extending his support to Marc-André ter Stegen's return but expressing doubts about an automatic starting spot due to his extended absence. He is also advocating for Bernd Leno's reinstatement in the team, acknowledging his impressive performances in European-leagues, particularly the Premier League.

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