Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer insists he is paying no attention to the recent criticism of his performances as they prepare for their second group stage match.
Neuer was in goal for Germany as they defeated Scotland 5-1 in their opening group stage match but fans are skeptical of his performances in the past few months.
The Bayern Munich veteran has made a number of high-profile errors recently, including in a Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid and an international friendly against Greece.
With Barcelona No.1 Marc-Andre ter Stegen available as back-up option, some fans are calling for a change.
However, Neure while speaking ahead of Germany’s second group match against Hungary on Wednesday insists he has paid no heed to what has been written about him in the press.
Manuel Neuer celebrates after Florian Wirtz of Germany (not pictured) scores his team’s first goal during the UEFA EURO 2024 group stage match between Germany and Scotland (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)
According to him, he listens solely to what advice the national team coaching staff has for him.
“I didn’t read anything. I’ve always done it that way: I go into the analysis with the people in charge here. We discuss everything and look at the pictures and evaluate everything based on the pictures,” Neuer said at a press conference (via Get Football News Germany).
“So I didn’t think much about the debate. What’s important is the relationship of trust between coaches, players and me. And there’s a lot of trust there.”
The 120-time international cap player also called for unity within the squad across all areas of the pitch, with Germany chasing their first European Championships title since 1996.
“It’s important for the team to stick together, regardless of the position,” he said. “We have a big and good squad with great players everywhere. Discussions won’t help us. We have to work together in the goalkeeper position as well”
