A young Manuel Neuer? Lothar Matthäus sees ‘the next one’
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28-second readJonas Urbig may still be waiting for his opportunity to become Bayern Munich’s No. 1 goalkeeper, but one of Germany’s most decorated footballers believes the young goalkeeper could have a very bright future ahead of him.
In a guest article for Bild (as captured by Tz), Germany legend Lothar Matthäus once again heaped praise on Urbig following his recent appearances for the national team under Jürgen Klopp.
Matthäus went as far as comparing the Bayern goalkeeper to one of the greatest players ever to occupy the position. “After his two appearances under Klopp, I see Jonas Urbig as a serious challenger,” Matthäus wrote.
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Jonas Urbig may still be waiting for his opportunity to become Bayern Munich’s No. 1 goalkeeper, but one of Germany’s most decorated footballers believes the young goalkeeper could have a very bright future ahead of him.
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