Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel has shared his view on the current level of Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer, with the two German giants preparing to meet in the German Super Cup on Saturday.
The match, featuring Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich, is scheduled to begin at 21:30 Moscow time. It will bring together two of Germany’s leading clubs, while also placing attention on the goalkeepers at either end of the pitch.
Kobel, who plays for Borussia Dortmund, was asked about the performances of Neuer, the 40-year-old Bayern Munich captain. His comments provide an assessment of the veteran goalkeeper’s current standing before the first meeting between the clubs.
Neuer remains Bayern Munich’s captain and is still part of the club’s plans. At the end of last season, the Munich side extended his contract for another year, ensuring that he would continue with Bayern Munich beyond the previous agreement.
The goalkeeper also represented Germany at the World Cup during the summer. That appearance came after his contract extension at Bayern Munich and underlined his continued involvement at international level.
Neuer’s career has made him one of the most recognisable goalkeepers in German football, while Kobel is the goalkeeper representing Borussia Dortmund in Saturday’s fixture. Their respective positions mean that the meeting has an additional goalkeeping focus before the action begins.
For Borussia Dortmund, the German Super Cup offers an opportunity to face Bayern Munich in a match involving two of the country’s most prominent clubs. For Bayern Munich, the fixture comes with Neuer continuing to lead the side as captain after committing his future to the club for another season.
The match will start at 21:30 Moscow time on Saturday. It is the next occasion for Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich to meet, and Kobel’s comments about Neuer have added interest ahead of the contest.
The available report does not provide a detailed breakdown of the specific aspects of Neuer’s performances that Kobel discussed. It does, however, identify the Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper’s comments as an evaluation of the current level of the Bayern Munich captain.
Neuer is 40 years old and has recently combined club football with international duty for Germany. His contract renewal at the end of last season means he remains Bayern Munich’s goalkeeper for another year, while his summer appearance at the World Cup represented a further stage in his continuing career.
Kobel will face Neuer’s Bayern Munich in the German Super Cup on Saturday, with the meeting beginning at 21:30 Moscow time. The fixture will therefore feature Borussia Dortmund’s goalkeeper against Bayern Munich’s experienced captain in a match involving two of Germany’s best-known clubs.