Germany could name four goalkeepers in World Cup squad
Julian Nagelsmann is reportedly seriously considering including four goalkeepers in Germany’s World Cup squad.
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When Germany's 26-man squad for the World Cup will be announced on Thursday, there's a realistic possibility that four goalkeepers will be included rather than the usual three.
Süddeutsche Zeitung reports that Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is seriously considering bringing four goalkeepers to the tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico, primarily for training purposes.
Germany’s No. 1 is expected to be Manuel Neuer, with reports suggesting that the 40-year-old is set to come out of international retirement to feature at the tournament.
The other goalkeepers, should Nagelsmann opt to include four, are expected to be Hoffenheim’s Oliver Baumann, Stuttgart’s Alexander Nübel (on loan from Bayern) and Bayern’s Jonas Urbig.
