Bayern goalkeeper Ulreich recently accepted an interview with the SPORT1. He talked about the debate between Neuer and Ter Stegen.
"I don't even know why there is such a discussion. As I said, there is nothing to discuss. People's discussion about him is wrong. For me, Neuer is the number one goalkeeper."
"There is no doubt that Ter Stegen is a very good goalkeeper. But there is a better goalkeeper like Neuer in front of him, he can't play, it is very painful."
"But this is competitive sports, sometimes you have to stand behind and wait for your chance."
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kkstyles04
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So you throw out the best goalkeeper in the world out of the national team just because he missed a season due to a serious injury. This Barca logic doesn't apply to all other teams.
JamesHarden521
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I think you overrate how much a "leader" does on the pitch especially when he's a goalkeeper. That is just a badge that you're wearing during the game, true leader will still work even when he's on the bench. There were many pictures of John Terry doing his leadership work on the sidelines during the game, he didn't stoped being a leader of his team just because he wasn't on the pitch. Also hanging on a guy that is the worse guy on his position but still plays can have negative impact on the team, other players see who is better during practice etc and they wont be happy when the worse guy who is playing will make a costly mistake