Overview

• DFB sporting director Rudi Völler said on Sky 90 that a Manuel Neuer return is currently not under consideration.
• Marc-André ter Stegen is expected to be sidelined until about the end of the year due to a back injury.
• Völler emphasized that ter Stegen must log club minutes after recovery to have a strong chance to start at the 2026 World Cup.
• Oliver Baumann earned praise from Völler for his performances as the current option in goal.
• Neuer recently reiterated that he has chosen to stop playing for Germany, though Völler acknowledged public interest in the topic.