Manuel Neuer is once again at the center of attention at FC Bayern – both in sporting and strategic terms. While the record champions are chasing records, the captain’s future is raising ever greater questions. In the BILD podcast„Bayern Insider“, Christian Falk and Tobi Altschäffl now provide new, clear indications of when a decision will be made – and why criticism of Neuer is no longer taboo
In the new podcast episode, the future of Manuel Neuer was discussed intensively. The question of whether the goalkeeper will continue his career at FC Bayern is to be clarified in the near future. Tobi Altschäffl makes it clear that a decisive discussion is to take place during the international break at the end of March
Falk adds that this is the first time a concrete timetable has been set. A decision should be made around the turn of the month from March to April. Internally, the situation is by no means clear. On the one hand, Neuer still feels the attraction of playing at the highest level. On the other hand, he would already be 41 years old with a new contract – a factor that even the Bayern bosses cannot ignore
Falk also makes it clear that there are different assessments within the club. Nobody doubts Neuer’s class in principle, but the question is how consistently he can maintain this level. This is precisely why FC Bayern no longer wants a hanging game, but a clear decision – for both sides
Mistake against Cologne shows: Neuer is also under scrutiny
Directly linked to the contract issue is the sporting assessment. And it was precisely here that Manuel Neuer was discussed unusually openly in the podcast. The goal conceded in the away game in Cologne was exemplary of the new objectivity in dealing with the club legend
Altschäffl said clearly: „A Bundesliga goalkeeper has to keep him.“ Falk agreed with this assessment without reservation
FC Bayern continues to treat Neuer with the utmost respect, but no longer with the freedom of a fool. Mistakes are named, performances are soberly assessed. This is precisely what is now being taken into account in the decision-making process. The record champions are faced with a delicate balancing act: on the one hand, a deserving captain and identification figure, on the other, sporting reality and future planning.
