Neuer confirms he won't return to national team this month
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff
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. | Photo: Granada, CC-by-SA 4.0 |
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."