According to a report from Sky Sport journalist Kerry Hau, Bayern Munich loanee Alexander Nübel will get the starting nod against Bosnia and Herzegovina for the German national team on Friday.
On Monday, Hoffenheim’s Oliver Baumann will get the opportunity to start. Both players will have the chance to prove their mettle thanks to the retirement of Bayern Munich’s Manuel Neuer and the long-term injury to FC Barcelona’s Marc-André ter Stegen:
Excl.: New goalkeeping decision by Julian Nagelsmann – Alexander Nübel will be in the DFB goal on Friday against Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The national coach has decided on a fair division of work in the DFB goal: Oliver Baumann will be able to show his skills on Monday against the Netherlands.
Each player will have a chance to show whether or not he should be in the running for a 2026 World Cup roster spot.
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