LISTEN to It’s All Kicking Off! Why the German press is RIGHT to call out chief egotist Manuel Neuer
- Manuel Neuer and Harry Kane were knocked down after Bayern’s defeat at Villa Park
- Veteran goalkeeper Neuer was surprised by Jhon Duran’s winning goal
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Chris Sutton did not hold back in his criticism of Manuel Neuer as he and Ian Ladyman discussed the fallout from Bayern’s 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa.
Unai Emery’s Champions League debutants secured a heroic victory thanks to Jhon Duran’s stunning goal as Vincent Kompany’s Bayern side suffered an embarrassing defeat in the Midlands.
Goalkeeper Neuer and England captain Harry Kane were criticized by the German press for their performances against Villa, with Sutton and Ladyman insisting criticism of the ‘ego-crazed’ shot-stopper was justified.
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Neuer is widely regarded as one of football’s best goalkeepers and, at the age of 38, is still Bayern’s main choice between the posts for the biggest games.
However, on Mail Sport’s It all starts! podcast, former Premier League winner Sutton, and football editor Ladyman, debated whether Neuer and Kane deserve to be criticized for their recent performances.