Völler expresses confidence in Neuer for World Cup opener against Curaçao
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Rudi Völler has stated that Manuel Neuer will be fully fit for Germany’s World Cup opener against Curaçao on Sunday. Neuer missed two warm-up matches due to calf issues but has been training with the team. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann confirmed plans for Neuer to start. Völler emphasized Neuer's experience and capabilities as a world-class goalkeeper.
- •Manuel Neuer has missed two warm-up friendlies due to calf problems.
- •Head coach Julian Nagelsmann indicates Neuer will start against Curaçao.
- •Völler expresses confidence in Neuer's readiness despite limited match practice.
- •Neuer has trained successfully with the team in Chicago.
- •Germany's World Cup opener is scheduled for Sunday.
- 7:00 AMYahoo Sports — Rudi Völler says there’s no reason to worry about Manuel Neuer
- 7:55 AMYahoo Sports — Völler: No doubts over Neuer ahead of World Cup opener
"Rudi Völler is confident that Manuel Neuer will be fully fit for Germany’s World Cup opener against Curaçao on Sunday.The 40-year-old has missed both of Germany’s two World Cup warm-up friendlie...
"The FC Bayern star will need to come up big for Germany at the World Cup.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 7:00 AMRudi Völler says there’s no reason to worry about Manuel Neuer
The FC Bayern star will need to come up big for Germany at the World Cup.
- Yahoo SportsJun 8, 2026, 7:55 AMVöller: No doubts over Neuer ahead of World Cup opener
Rudi Völler is confident that Manuel Neuer will be fully fit for Germany’s World Cup opener against Curaçao on Sunday.The 40-year-old has missed both of Germany’s two World Cup warm-up friendlie...
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