Kahn got into the Neuer-Ter Stegen controversy: “At that age it is no longer possible to play at the highest level” :: Olé

The Euro Cup is just around the corner and all the teams from the Old Continent are already finalizing details in view of the contest, which will begin on June 14 in Germany. The German team itself already has the 11 practically defined, although, days before the start, a repeated controversy that revolves around the arc of the four-time world champions.

As has been the case for some time, the historic Manuel Neuer ownership of the goal is disputed with the Barcelona player Marc-André Ter Stegenalthough, from the legendary Joachim Low to the current Julian Nagelsmann, There was no German coach who did not give the goal to the Bayern Munich coach without any discussion.

In fact, in recent days there was a short circuit between both goalkeepers because Ter Stegen was publicly disappointed with not having his opportunity, and Neuer responded in an ironic conference by reminding him that “there has never been a coach who has allowed two goalkeepers to play.” But, now, the one who entered the controversy fully was the history of the position, Oliver Kahnwho left striking statements about the Bayern Munich goalkeeper. “At that age it is no longer possible to play between 50 and 60 games per season at the highest level,” expressed in dialogue with SportBild, questioning whether the 2014 World Cup champion Brazil should play all the games.

Although Neuer’s return with the Bavarians (he was injured for a long time) was marked by a high level, despite the mistake that earned him the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid, that was not an impediment for Kahn to advise him to let it pass. some games from the bench. “I gave up games here and there to Michael Rensing so I could regenerate and fully concentrate on the crucial games,” recalled the one from Karlsruhe.

Likewise, Kahn gave the two-time Champions League champion the final decision: “Only he can decide how long he can play. At some point, it’s about finding the right time to leave. Having just the right timing is as important as giving great performances over the years.”

The goalkeeper who emerged from the Borussia Monchengladbach youth academy has been impatient for some time and It is not the first time (probably not the last) that he has released statements showing his discontent at being a substitute with Germany. After the match between the Germans and Ukraine, Ter Stegen spoke to the press after going through another match without seeing minutes.

There, he described his situation in the national team as “very disappointing” and assured that “It is not a pleasant situation”although he acknowledged that he accepts the decision of the former Leipzig and Bayern coach despite not agreeing with it. “I told the national coach that one thing is sporting and another is human. “I want everyone to be able to trust me.” Marc assured.

Despite pointing out that “it has nothing to do with him (Neuer) on a personal level either,” the Munich team’s goalkeeper came out to cross-reference his teammate’s statements. “It is a well-known problem in the goalkeeper position. There has never been a coach who has allowed two goalkeepers to play […] “The decision is always difficult.” Neuer closed, ending the discussion.