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Müller supports Nagelsmann's strategy and Neuer's starting role against Ecuador

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 25, 2026, 3:41 PM

Last updated Jun 25, 2026

Müller supports Nagelsmann's strategy and Neuer's starting role against Ecuador

Summary

Thomas Müller expressed support for coach Julian Nagelsmann's decision to maintain team stability against Ecuador. Speaking on Magenta TV, Müller emphasized that he would keep Manuel Neuer as the starting goalkeeper, dismissing suggestions to rotate. Reports indicate that other squad members prefer Oliver Baumann, who was Germany's first-choice during the qualifying campaign but lost his place to Neuer, who returned from retirement. The match against Ecuador is taking place today.

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•Müller backs Nagelsmann's approach for stability against Ecuador.
•Nagelsmann opts to start Manuel Neuer despite teammate preferences.
•Ecuador match is being played today.

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3:41 PMYahoo Sports — Müller backs Nagelsmann to maintain team "stability" against Ecuador.

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Thomas Müller has said agrees with Julian Nagelsmann's decision not to rotate and to keep Manuel Neuer in goal against Ecuador.“If I were Julian Nagelsmann, I would stick to the current approach an...
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