Flick’s announcement to goalkeeper Neuer and memo for BVB star: ‘He has to perform’

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The team nomination of Hansi Flick is a topic of conversation in Germany. In a large interview, the DFB coach commented on individual personal details. Especially for Niklas Sule. Although he thinks highly of the BVB defender, Flick will not use him for the next three friendlies (Ukraine, Poland, Colombia), as in March.

“For me, Niki could be one of the best central defenders out there. But I think he has a lot behind him. I want him to take a step forward in his attitude, in his mentality,” Flick’s announcement reads.

Süle was still qualified for the World Cup in Qatar. But even then, Flick wasn’t entirely happy with him. “I was 90 percent satisfied. But the ten percent that is missing makes up for it. That’s what matters to me. In the Bundesliga, 80 percent can sometimes be enough, especially given the quality. But there is a danger in that. I think every national player should have the right to get the most out of their potential. Living on less is not my mentality.”

Neuer must fight back

Bayern goalie Manuel Neuer (37) is also not in the selection. The 2014 world champion is still recovering from his December skiing injury. But he does not want to give up his place in the national team so easily. Flick, who still has a lot of confidence in the goalkeeper, is also counting on that. “I am convinced that when he is fit again, he will return to his old level.”

Will he automatically become number one and captain again? “We’ll decide that when the time comes,” announces Flick. Neuer has shaped the goalkeeper game like no other and is an exception both as a footballer and as a person. “But he has to – and he knows it – show his performance.” After all, the Germans currently have by far the least problems in the goalkeeper position.

Source : Blick