Kai Havertz praises German goalkeepers ahead of World Cup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 2:30 AM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Kai Havertz expressed confidence in Germany's goalkeeping options ahead of the FIFA World Cup, emphasizing the talents of Manuel Neuer and Oliver Baumann. Neuer, recently brought out of retirement, faces criticism for lack of recent consistency, while Baumann had a strong season with Hoffenheim. Havertz affirmed both players' abilities and left choices to coach Julian Nagelsmann. The national team prepares for their tournament in North America this summer.
- •Kai Havertz praises goalkeepers Neuer and Baumann.
- •Neuer returns from retirement as starting goalkeeper.
- •Havertz notes Baumann's strong season with Hoffenheim.
- •Coach Julian Nagelsmann faces criticism for his selections.
- •Germany competes in the FIFA World Cup this summer.
- 2:30 AMYahoo Sports — Kai Havertz gives high praise to Germany’s goalkeepers ahead of FIFA World Cup
"The former Bayer Leverkusen talent has no concerns with the German goalkeepers.
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