Neuer confirms he won't return to national team this month
When Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann announces his squad for the upcoming matches, Manuel Neuer's name won't be on the list. The Bayern Munich goalkeeper confirmed this on Tuesday.
Manuel Neuer recently returned to action for Bayern Munich after a long spell on the sidelines, but he will not be making his comeback for the German national team any time soon.
The 37-year-old veteran goalkeeper confirmed at a press conference on Tuesday that he will not be traveling to Germany's national team camp for the matches against Turkey and Austria later this month.
"Julian Nagelsmann and I are in contact, we spoke after the Dortmund game. The fact is that I won't travel with the national team and will use the time here," Neuer told reporters.
"We talked openly about everything. I will do everything to be back next year."
When asked about his future with the national team, Neuer said:
"Everything that comes after my injury is a bonus. I will always line up to play. I always want to give the team everything I can and always be on the pitch."