Lehmann demands Leno: Who will be DFB number one in the goal?

Lehmann demands Leno: Who will be DFB number one in the goal?

in the run -up to the semi -final of the Nations League against Portugal, the discussion about the goalkeeper position of the German national team is once again laid down. Jens Lehmann, the former national goalkeeper, expressed his concerns about Marc-André Ter Stegen's return after a lengthy injury. Lehmann wants an open competition in the DFB team and sees Bernd Leno a strong alternative that should be included in the considerations for the squad. While national coach Julian Nagelsmann Ter Stegen determined the clear number one, Lehmann is reminiscent of his own competition with Oliver Kahn before the 2006 World Cup and advocates a similar dynamic within the team.

ter Stegen, the 31 -year -old goalkeeper of FC Barcelona, ​​has also clearly commented on his ambition to keep his place in the national team. After the broken leg by Manuel Neuer, Ter Stegen was appointed number one for the international matches by Hansi Flick. Despite the soon return of the goalkeeper of Bayern Munich, which is expected again in September, Ter Stegen emphasized that his "clear goal" is to stay number one. He is ready to take on a central role in the national team, especially with regard to the upcoming home European Championship.

Lehmann's concerns and Lenos comeback

Lehmann has expressed specific critical comments on the situation. Above all, the decision to classify Oliver Baumann again as number two after his return ensures amazement. He calls for more flexibility and a real opportunity for Leno, who has positioned itself with an invitation to number three through a negative attitude. Instead, Leno could be maneuvered exaggerated away from the side and should instead be taken into account in the fight for the goalkeeper position.

The dispute over the goalkeeper position is sharpened by the shape of both players. Ter Stegen has only conceded eight goals in 23 league games for Barcelona and is in impressive form. In addition, the pressure in the national team seems to rise on Ter Stegen, also illustrated by the words of the new sports director Rudi Völler, who sees the opportunity for Ter Stegen and Kevin Trapp. Trapp, 32 years old, is also mentioned as a serious competitor and has received the assessment of Eintracht sports director Markus Krösche currently being the best German goalkeeper.

The way to the home European Championships

for Ter Stegen is already the next game in which he will stand in the goal in the international match against Poland (8:45 p.m.). He is motivated to repay the coach's trust and to be a strong support for the team. The 30-year-old emphasized that he wants to step out of Neuer's shadow and want to fight for his own place in the goal of the national team. Ter Stegen has also emphasized that team spirit and cooperation-properties that were decisive during the Confed Cup triumph in 2017 must be restored in the new DFB team.

The coming time will show how the goalkeeper question will develop in the German national team. The competition is intense and the performance of the goalkeepers will be crucial for success at home European Championship. The discussions about the opinions from Camp to Camp will certainly continue, while everyone is looking at the upcoming games.