Manuel Neuer
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Mar 27, 1986 (40)
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6'4"
205 lb
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Expected to start opener
Neuer (calf) has returned to full team training and is expected to start Germany's World Cup opener against Curacao on Sunday after taking his place in goal during Tuesday's session with the outfield players, according to BILD.
Analysis: Neuer joined the group for the first time on Monday at Germany's base camp in Winston-Salem, completing the full goalkeeping session before taking the decisive step on Tuesday of stepping between the posts for the team's training match. Oliver Baumann had started both warm-up fixtures against Finland and the United States while the federation managed Neuer's calf carefully, but his full reintegration into the group training program effectively confirms his starting role for the tournament opener barring any unforeseen setback.
Won't be option vs. USMNT
Neuer (calf) won't play in Saturday's friendly against United States, according to Sky Sports Germany.
Analysis: Neuer didn't join the other goalkeepers in training one day before the friendly, so the veteran shot-stopper won't suit up for Die Mannschaft's final friendly. This means Alexander Nubel or Oliver Baumann will start in the tune-up match Saturday. Neuer will aim to be fit for Germany's World Cup opener against Curacao on Sunday, June 14.
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