FC Bayern have made a clear decision regarding the goalkeeper. There will be no change between the posts in the last two Bundesliga games before Christmas. As reported by BILD, it is certain: Manuel Neuer will be in goal for the German record champions against both 1. FSV Mainz 05 and 1. FC Heidenheim
After the clear announcement from the management, the goalkeeper question for the end of the year has been answered. Manuel Neuer will start the Bundesliga games against Mainz and Heidenheim as the undisputed number one. For Munich, this is also a sign of stability after having rotated selectively recently
Last matchday against VfB Stuttgart, Jonas Urbig, one of the team’s hopes, was given a start. The 22-year-old impressed with a commanding performance in the 5-0 win and exuded calm. Nevertheless, those responsible opted for continuity after the Champions League match against Sporting Lisbon, in which Neuer was back between the posts
Urbig himself was professional and reflective after his appearance in Stuttgart. „I found out this morning at 11 a.m. Of course you’re happy. I’m always prepared in case something happens,“ explained the former Cologne player in an interview with Sky. At the same time, he made it clear how close the goalkeeping team works together: „We always prepare ourselves as a joint goalkeeping team so that everyone can step in.“
Urbig may start again in January
Even though Neuer will play the last two games of the year, Urbig is still firmly on the books. According to BILD, the 22-year-old will be called up again in January. It is not yet clear which game this will be, but one thing is clear: Bayern want to give Urbig further match practice at the highest level without putting him under too much pressure too soon
The big question of the future remains in the background. Manuel Neuer has not yet decided whether he will continue his career beyond the current season. The 39-year-old is taking his time, observing his body – and knows that FC Bayern is already working on scenarios for the time after that
However, the record champions are consciously relying on experience for the end-of-season spurt. In a phase in which points count and the lead in the Bundesliga needs to be extended, Neuer is the stability factor in goal. Urbig, for his part, has shown that he is ready – and that is precisely what should open up further opportunities for him in the medium term.
