Bernd Leno is said to have voluntarily canceled Julian Nagelsmann for the upcoming international break. A decision that can cause heated discussions and gasps.
Bernd Leno’s rumored cancellation of the DFB team’s upcoming international matches in the Nations League continues to create a need for discussion. Instead of Leno, Janis Blaswich (RB Salzburg) will join national coach Julian Nagelsmann’s squad alongside Alexander Nübel (VfB Stuttgart) and Oliver Baumann (TSG Hoffenheim).
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“That makes me gasp. I once learned when it came to the national team: That’s the biggest thing, you have to go there when you’re there,” said the 1996 European champion Steffen Freund angrily STAHLWERK Doppelpass on SPORTS1.
However, Freund quickly put his angry speech into perspective and suspected the goalkeeper’s clear motives. “But I can also understand Leno’s approach: Sure, it’s a catastrophe for him because Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nübel are now ahead of him and he’s only number three. And when Marc-André ter Stegen comes back from his injury, will he be number four or five?” asked Freund.
“He deserved it (for the current nomination, editor’s note)to be number 1. That’s probably the main idea behind this rejection,” the ex-DFB star continued and remarked: “On the other hand, they always say: If the national coach calls, then you have to go there.”
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Effenberg: “Relax and enjoy your time”
Complete understanding, however, even admitted SPORTS1-Expert Stefan Effenberg. “I can understand that. Leno is an outstanding keeper and he has proven that in the Bundesliga and the Premier League. So if he decides not to be the third goalkeeper, then I can understand that. There are other factors too, such as more time for the family. I would also say: ‘Take the few days off, relax and enjoy the time,'” said Effenberg.
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Tim Steidten, who is active in the Premier League as technical director of West Ham United, also added: “The workload in the Premier League is of course high, and I can understand Leno on that. But my personal opinion is: If the national team calls, then you have to go too.”
Since moving to Fulham FC, Leno has developed into a bench between the club’s posts and has since appeared in 85 competitive games. The 32-year-old previously attracted attention with notable performances at FC Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen.
