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Flick confirms Nubel will play second fiddle to Neuer at Bayern after summer transfer

Manuel Neuer has been called "by far the best goalkeeper in the world" by Hansi Flick, suggesting the incoming Alexander Nubel will start his Bayern Munich career as a deputy.

Bayern are four points clear at the top of the Bundesliga and on a 15-match unbeaten run in all competitions, with Neuer among those to have rediscovered their best form.

The 33-year-old Germany international's place as Bayern's number one beyond this season had looked under threat when the club announced 23-year-old Nubel would be joining them in July on a free transfer from Schalke.