It had to happen one day… After 21 professional seasons and more than 850 matches played, Manuel Neuer experienced for the first time what every goalkeeper fears: the red card for a bad outing.
In the 17th minute of the 8th final of the German Cup against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday evening, the Bayern Munich goalkeeper came out of his area to intercept a long throw from Jonathan Tah, but he violently struck with his shoulder. Dutch winger Jeremie Frimpong, who got the better of Konrad Laimer and Dayot Upamecano.
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The referee of the match, Harm Osmers, did not hesitate for a second in logically showing the red card. Neuer was replaced in goal by the Israeli Daniel Peretz, who had been very good in the Nations League with his selection in mid-November against the Blues (0-0).
“It hurts us”
“I tried to tell the players to be confident, that we could still do it. Then I said a few words to Dani (Peretz), to just play his match,” commented Manuel Neuer in the mixed zone. It was not enough, since the Bavarians ended up losing on their lawn, with a goal from Nathan Tella (69th). “It was already decisive for the match,” admitted the Bavarian captain. It hurts us. I have to accept the decision. I hoped there would be an offside position but there wasn't. »
“In this type of match, you have to make decisions and it happens quickly. It was borderline, 50/50, Manu made a decision and that’s football,” regretted the Bayern coach at a press conference after the match. This is therefore the first time that Neuer has seen red in his entire career, i.e. 866 matches, including his meetings with the German selection. Even at 38, everything has to start.
