Manuel Neuer not opposed to giving Jonas Urbig minutes in important matches for Bayern Munich
A good sign that the transition will be as smooth as possible
Manuel Neuer, the goalkeeper for FC Bayern Munich, has sparked controversy by denying reports that he would provide more playing time for Jonas Urbig in the upcoming season. This response angered fans, particularly after Neuer refused Oliver Baumann a World Cup debut last month. However, it appears that Neuer may be more open to giving Urbig more minutes than initially thought.
Bayern Munich's strategy for the 2026/27 season involves Urbig not only replacing Neuer when necessary due to injury or fatigue but also featuring him in crucial matches to acclimate him to the pressure of being the club's future number one. Neuer has stated that he is not opposed to this plan and is willing to support Urbig. These comments, as reported by Sport Bild's Julian Agardi and Christian Falk, might have been misunderstood since Neuer himself mentioned that the goalkeepers will maintain their current split of minutes for the 2026/27 season.
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