German media: Neuer may consider returning to the national team to deal with Ter Stegen s absence

July 30 According to iMiaSanMia, a Twitter account that has long followed Bayern and Germany, and Biography, Neuer may consider returning to the national team to participate in the 2026 World Cup after surgery in Terstegen.

It is reported that due to Ter Stegen's injury and his decline in Barcelona, Germany has reopened the discussion on whether Neuer should return to the national team.

Neuer, 39, remains Bayern's main goalkeeper and announced his withdrawal from the national team after last year's European Cup. However, recent news shows that Neuer may consider returning to the national team if head coach Nagelsman needs him.

Telstegen underwent a second lumbar surgery on Tuesday, which is expected to take three months to recover. In addition, his position in Barcelona has also been influenced by new signing player Garcia. These factors make the possibility of Neuer returning to the national team again mentioned.

According to Twitter account iMiaSanMia, Neuer may have taken into account next year's World Cup. As early as March this year, Biography raised this possibility.

The report said that the German team has been paying attention to Ter Stegen's comeback. At that time, Ter Stegen was still recovering from a serious knee injury. The report also pointed out that Nagelsman may reconsider the opportunity to get Neuer back to the national team.

Nevertheless, Nagelsmann has publicly stated many times in recent months that Ter Stegen is now his "No. 1 goalkeeper". In the UEFA Nations League match in June this year, Ter Stegen served as the starting goalkeeper.

Since Neuer withdrew from the national team, goalkeepers such as Bowman and Nuber have also had the opportunity to play for the national team. Neuer's contract with Bayern will expire in June 2026, just in time for the start of the World Cup.