RESOLVING THE LEDGER
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Dortmund's headcoach Juergen Klopp (R) consoles Bayern Munich's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer after the German Cup DFB Pokal semi-final football match FC Bayern Munich v Borussia Dortmund in Munich, southern Germany, on April 28, 2015. Dortmund won the match 1-3 after penalties. AFP PHOTO / CHRISTOF STACHE +++ RESTRICTIONS / EMBARGO ACCORDING TO DFB RULES IMAGE SEQUENCES TO SIMULATE VIDEO IS NOT ALLOWED DURING MATCH TIME. MOBILE (MMS) USE IS NOT ALLOWED DURING AND FOR FURTHER TWO HOURS AFTER THE MATCH. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT DFB DIRECTLY AT +49 69 67880 (Photo credit should read CHRISTOF STACHE/AFP via Getty Images) | AFP via Getty Images
Manuel Neuer and Jürgen Klopp are undoubtedly two greats of German football. Neuer will soon end his career as the greatest goalkeeper of all time. Klopp has already cemented himself in manager history, with his stints with Borussia Dortmund, and even more famously, Liverpool.
Despite Neuer’s return to the national team, fans will never see Neuer in Klopp’s lineup. After the World Cup, Neuer has re-retired from the national team, which coincides with Klopp’s hiring as the new manager after Nagelsmann’s resigning/dismissal.
When asked whether or not Jürgen Klopp was the right decision as Germany’s next national coach, Neuer had some big praise for the former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss. “I believe he has the greatest expertise and I hope that he will advance German football,” Neuer told Sky Germany as captured by @iMiaSanMia .
He’s not wrong as it would be hard to think of a better coach to lead Germany moving forward. At the time, Nagelsmann’s expertise looked like the right thing for Germany, but personnel management and questionable decisions ultimately led to his demise.
While there is certainly some excitement building around Klopp’s appointment, it is probably for the best to turn the page of Neuer’s time with the national team. It will be interesting to see what Klopp’s initial squad looks like and if Neuer’s retirement coincides with Jonas Urbig emerging as a future #1 goalkeeper of Die Mannschaft .
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