Manuer Neuer is close to his forties but he is still number one keeper in Munich. His attractive style of defending made him a long term solution to both Bavarians and the German national team (until he retired on his own) but he was also venerable to many blunders during his career, just because of that, The latest one was in the DFB Cup against current Bundesliga (and Cup) champions Bayer Leverkusen. With an unreal bodycheck on Frimpong got him a red card in the 17th minute in a game which ended Bayern‘s participation in this year‘s Cup (lost 1-0). The debate was again rasen about his form, years of age and the fact that his contract ends in May 2025. But, for Bayern, nothing has changed at all.Neuer whenever he leaves his box these days pic.twitter.com/ZjwPGRHZgJ— Troll Football (@TrollFootball) December 3, 2024 According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, the club‘s plan to extend the contract with their legendary goalkeeper has already been agreed upon within the club’s leadership. It is also believed that the likelihood of Neuer deciding to retire voluntarily is “less than 1%.” Currently, Bayern does not feel the need to change their goalkeeper position. The leadership understands that Neuer is no longer in the running for being the world’s best goalkeeper, but they believe he can still have a solid season ahead.Neuer’s stupidity and Nigerian’s header kicks out Bayern from the cupHe was recently criticized by the club‘s legend after not so great performance in the Champions League.”I don’t normally want to criticise Manuel, but at the moment he is not the support for the team that he was in the past. Manuel Neuer is no longer Manuel Neuer. Because he doesn’t save the unstoppable balls, his goalkeeping has changed. He used to anticipate every situation, he had a 360-degree view, and he would initiate attacks with a build-up pass. At the moment he is not giving the defense any security. This is also demonstrated by the rate of just over 40 percent of balls saved in the Bundesliga . I hope that he will soon find his way back to his old game and confidence” Lothar Matthäus told Bild back in October, after a 4-1 loss to Barcelona.Alphonso Davies’ downfall: drunk driving, underperforming…But his stance changes since, especially after the red card, and now Matthaus is ‘all in‘ for Neuer again.“After the 1:4 defeat in Barcelona, I also criticized him, but in the past few weeks I have seen a Manuel Neuer who reminded me of his glory days. Against Dortmund, his save against Sabitzer was world class. Of course, the fundamental questions are now coming up again: Why did he misjudge the situation, why did he come too late, is he too old? That’s too cheap for me now. That is the risk of his aggressive game. It is actually a miracle that he has now received his first red card after what feels like 2,000 competitive games, considering his modern goalkeeping style,” said the record international player” said former Munich captain.BUNDESLIGA – MATCHDAY 13Friday Stuttgart – Union Berlin 3-2 (0-1)/Woltemade 51, 59, Karazor 69 – Doekhi 37, Skov 48/Saturday 17.30: (1.10) Bayern (13.0) Heidenheim (25.0)17.30: (3.20) Bochum (3.70) Werder (2.25)17.30: (1.55) Eintr.Frankfurt (4.10) Augsburg (6.00)17.30: (6.00) Holstein Kiel (4.00) RB Leipzig (1.57)17.30: (1.25) Leverkusen (6.75) St.Pauli (13.0)20.30: (3.35) M’ gladbach (3.70) Dortmund (2.20)Sunday 17.30: (2.15) Wolfsburg (3.45) Mainz (3.35)19.30: (2.75) Hoffenheim (3.55) Freiburg (2.60)***odds are subject to change***
