One question has dominated German football in recent weeks: Who should guard the gate of the German national football team of men? Manuel Neuer from Bayern Munich is currently number one, Marc-André ter Stegen from FC Barcelona the challenger.
National coach Joachim Loew was determined before the coming internationals that ter Stegen in the friendly match against Argentina (Wednesday 20.45 clock, live ticker SPIEGEL, TV: RTL) and Neuer then in the European Championship qualifier against Estonia (Sunday, October 13, 20:45 clock, Live ticker SPIEGEL, TV: RTL) will play.
"For the two games, together with Andy Köpke, I decided that Marc will play in Dortmund and Manu in Tallinn, as we discussed with both players," Löw said at the announcement of the national squad. He has "repeatedly emphasized that Manuel Neuer is our captain, and thus for the European championship, and thus for us currently also our number one - if nothing extraordinary happens."
His most recent assignment for the DFB selection had ter Stegen in March in Wolfsburg against Serbia (1-1), when he replaced Neuer at half time. After the games against the Netherlands (2: 4) and in Northern Ireland (2: 0) he had publicly complained about his reservist existence, which caused no less clear reactions by Neuer and Bayern President Uli Hoeneß.
The only newcomer in due to numerous failures only 21 professionals comprehensive squad is Nadiem Amiri. The Leverkusen player belonged to the U21 national team, which had reached the European Championship final in summer, which they lost despite Amiris hit 1: 2 against Spain. Amiri has performed well at the tournament and in the games with his club and deserves a call, Löw said.
Will not be used Leroy Sané, Antonio Rüdiger, Leon Goretzka, Nico Schulz, Julian Draxler, Thilo Kehrer and Kevin Trapp. All are either injured or not recoverable after injury.
