The Goalkeeper Conundrum: What's Behind Germany's Unlikely World Cup Decision The German national team has named Manuel Neuer as their starting goalkeeper for the upcoming World Cup, a surprising move given Oliver Baumann had been touted as the first choice.
This decision appears to be a reversal of sorts, with Neuer having announced his international retirement earlier this year only to come out of it now.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann has long advocated for Baumann but seems to have changed his mind after speaking with Neuer about possibly returning to the national team.