I used to have that view too but Neuer's displays have convinced me otherwise tbh. It's only natural that he will get some decisions wrong and commit a few errors when playing as an adventurous sweeper keeper behind a high line (such as the game against Real last season where he was having a mare and almost cost his team 2 goals with his reckless charges off the box). However, his positive and game winning performances far outweigh the few inevitable errors that arise from his risky game play imo.
It just shows how hard his role is as a sweeper keeper where he's virtually risking a red card on every one of his charges forward but he's generally excelled at that role, highlighting his immense pedigree. A great goalkeeping display by him could all be undone by a single misjudgment which potentially costs his team the game. It makes for entertaining viewing for a neutral but perhaps more nervy ones for Bayern fans, even though they have the utmost confidence in him.
Agreed. It is much harder to maintain focus in games where you are inactive for large periods of the game.
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