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Bayern’s Jonas Urbig Plays Down Neuer Succession Talk, Focuses on Knee Recovery

World Cup selection rests with national coach Julian Nagelsmann.

Bayern-Torhüter Jonas Urbig

Overview

  • Jonas Urbig, speaking to Sky Sport on Friday, said the decision on Manuel Neuer’s successor is not his to make.
  • The 22-year-old has played 14 competitive matches for Bayern this season and has impressed with steady performances.
  • He left his first Germany camp early because of a joint capsule injury in his right knee.
  • Urbig said he does not regret moving from 1. FC Köln to Bayern Munich.
  • He says his priority is rehab and being ready for Bayern’s next stretch, while any World Cup spot will be decided by Nagelsmann.