Lehmann Challenges Ter Stegen, Pushes for Leno in DFB Goal
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Veteran goalkeeper Jens Lehmann, former Gladbach and Arsenal legend, presents a contrarian view on the German national team's goalkeeping options for the upcoming Nations League. Despite Julian Nagelsmann's decision to tap Marc-André ter Stegen as the number one, Lehmann voices his preference for an open competition and echoes a call for Bernd Leno's involvement.
By Klaus Bergmann
Herzogenaurach - Jens Lehmann (55) boldly questions the consensus and puts forward his case for competitive goalkeeping in the DFB team, in marked contrast to Nagelsmann's decision.
In brief
- Lehmann asserts the importance of open competition in the DFB goal.
- Ter Stegen's return after a nine-month injury layoff sparkles concerns for Lehmann.
- Leno, according to Lehmann, deserves a chance to prove himself in the German team.
- Tensions may escalate between Lehmann and Nagelsmann due to past disagreements.
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The 55-year-old former national goalkeeper challenges the status quo and calls for the return of Bernd Leno (33) from Premier League's Fulham to the German national team.
Lehmann considers ter Stegen's recovery after a nine-month absence with a patellar tendon injury in doubt.
"If you're out cold for a long time, recovering to the previous level takes time," Lehmann remarks, expressing skepticism about ter Stegen's readiness for the upcoming Nations League fixtures.
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Nagelsmann has expressed his confidence in ter Stegen, who has barely featured for Barcelona due to his long injury layoff. "Marc will be the number one; I'm quite certain he'll deliver top performances," Nagelsmann claimed during the pre-tournament camp in Herzogenaurach.
Consequently, Lehmann is critical of Hoffenheim's Oliver Baumann (34) being relegated to the backup goalkeeper position without much competition. "I've personally benefited from having a fierce struggle for starting spots back in the day, just like with Oliver Kahn before the 2006 World Cup," Lehmann reminisces.
Lehmann specifically advocates for Leno's inclusion: "It's all about maintaining competition right before the tournament starts, and Leno should be in the fray for the DFB goal. But, as always, my view on football matters might be a bit different."
Tensions between Lehmann and Nagelsmann have escalated in the past over disagreements regarding squad selection. Their perspectives now clash as the team prepares for the final tournament of the Nations League.
Enrichment Data:
- Jens Lehmann's Stance: Lehmann advocates for a competitive goalkeeping environment in the DFB team, with the inclusion of Bernd Leno.
- Questions over Ter Stegen: Despite Nagelsmann's confidence in ter Stegen, Lehmann voices concerns about the Barcelona keeper's readiness due to a long injury layoff.
- Lehmann's Past Disagreements: Past disagreements between Lehmann and Nagelsmann could create tension as their opposing views on the goalkeeping selection risk inflaming a budding conflict.
Jens Lehmann, in contrast to Nagelsmann's decision, boldly advocates for Bernd Leno's involvement in the DFB team's goalkeeping competition, especially in the upcoming European-leagues like the Premier League. Lehmann's call for competitive goalkeeping, including Leno, marks a stance that differs from Nagelsmann's preference for Marc-André ter Stegen.
