Injured Manuel Neuer Picked Over Ter Stegen as Germany's Euro 2024 Goalkeeper

• Julian Nagelsmann has settled the goalkeeper debate for Germany's Euro 2024 campaign
• The Germany coach has opted for Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer despite his injury setback
• Neuer's selection comes as a blow to Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who will serve as the backup keeper

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann reaffirmed that Manuel Neuer retains his status as the team's top goalkeeper for Euro 2024, despite not featuring in any international matches since the disappointing 2022 World Cup campaign.

Nagelsmann has already communicated his decision to Neuer and his deputy, Marc-Andre ter Stegen.

However, Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen will start Saturday's friendly against France in Lyon after 37-year-old Neuer suffered a leg injury in training.

"The decision has been made," said Nagelsmann via beIN Sports.

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"Neuer got injured, but it's just a small tear. He won't be away from the sport for eight months. It will be just 10 days and then he'll have the possibility of returning," added the coach.

"We are lucky to have a second goalkeeper of exceptional quality who will be able to play two matches (on Saturday and against the Netherlands on Tuesday)."

Neuer, who has 117 caps and was part of the 2014 World Cup winning team, last played for Germany at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar where the team was knocked out in the group stages.

He then broke his leg shortly after and missed almost a year of football.

Ter Stegen, 31, has 38 caps and recently celebrated his 400th appearance for Barcelona. He has been the starting keeper for Germany since the start of 2023.

Bayern announce Neuer with bricklaying video

Sports Brief in a previous report highlighted that Bayern Munich have announced the contract extension of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

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While many Bayern fans are pleased with the club's decision to retain their captain, some have mixed reactions to the unconventional manner in which Neuer's contract extension was announced.

The club took to social platform TikTok, posting a video where the 2014 World Cup winner was constructing a brick wall alongside second-choice goalkeeper Sven Ulreich.