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UEFA Hails Bayern's Urbig After PSV Showcase as Kahn Assesses Path Beyond Neuer

External validation sharpens the succession debate, with Manuel Neuer expected to start at Hamburg.

Overview

  • Jonas Urbig was named man of the match in Bayern’s 2–1 win at PSV Eindhoven after multiple standout saves and incisive distribution.
  • UEFA published an additional technical analysis praising his positioning, timing and long passing, with Erik ten Hag highlighting two key saves and a long ball preceding Harry Kane’s winner.
  • Hans Leitert of UEFA’s goalkeeping advisory group cited Urbig’s cognitive processing and recovery on deflected efforts and lauded a reported 68‑meter pass played with his weaker foot.
  • Oliver Kahn commended the 22‑year‑old’s “inner stability,” noting his response to a recent error, while cautioning that replacing a figure like Neuer has historically proven difficult at Bayern.
  • Despite the acclaim, reporting indicates Neuer is set to resume as starter at Hamburger SV as Vincent Kompany manages Urbig’s integration after reselecting him following the Augsburg mistake.