Germany chances rest with keeper Neuer, coach says

Nagelsmann also said Nathaniel Brown would earn a first World Cup appearance in their Group E opener on Sunday and that, importantly for Germany’s chances, Neuer has found his rhythm in time for the four-time champions.

Germany will not underestimate a physical and technical Curacao team in their World Cup opener, coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Saturday, adding ​that their success in the tournament would rest heavily on 40-year-old ‌goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.