Bayern Munich captain and German national team goalkeeper Manuel Neuer knows a thing or two about excellent defensive performances.

After Germany’s hard-fought 2-0 victory over Denmark, Neuer had a lot of praise to heap on to Borussia Dortmund center-back Nico Schlotterbeck.

“The secret MVP was Schlotti, he was also celebrated, he played here at home in Dortmund. To come in there for Jona [Tah] and play like that — compliments to him,” Neuer told Abendzeitung’s Maximilian Koch (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).

Schlotterbeck was, indeed, a menace for the Danes to deal with. In teaming with Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger, Schlotterbeck helped provide a lockdown presence in front of Neuer.

Will he retain his starting role for the next round?

➡️ Nico Schlotterbeck vs. Denmark – 90 mins played ⏱️- 1 assist ️- 4 aerial duels won✈️ – 2 shots – 80 touches ⚽️ – 59 accurate passes – 5 clearances

– 2 interceptions pic.twitter.com/NLOAtzKK9B

— Bavarian Football Works (@BavarianFBWorks) June 30, 2024

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