Philipp Lahm Reflects on Manuel Neuer's Legacy and Current Form

The former Bayern Munich captain emphasizes Neuer's continued high performance despite comparisons to his peak years.

Philipp Lahm, in an interview, highlighted the challenge Manuel Neuer faces being compared to his prime, during which he was widely regarded as the best goalkeeper in the world.
Lahm noted that Neuer revolutionized goalkeeping and remains a top performer at 38, even after recovering from a year-long injury.
Neuer's decision to sign a one-year contract extension with Bayern Munich was described by Lahm as a personal and valid choice.
Both Lahm and Neuer were instrumental in Germany's 2014 World Cup victory, with Lahm retiring shortly after and Neuer recently stepping down from international duty post-Euro 2024.
Lahm shared insights into his own retirement, drawing parallels to Neuer's situation, and underscored the importance of assessing athletes' performances in the present rather than against their peak years.