Kahn will play for Germany again, says Bierhoff
Germany's general manager Oliver Bierhoff says goalkeeper Oliver Kahn has not played his last game for his country and could be awarded a special send-off game in recognition of his service to the national team.
"I am sure that Oliver Kahn will play another international whatever happens," Bierhoff told Kicker magazine. "We no longer have farewell games in international football but we should give him something fitting."
Kahn won his 84th cap against the United States on 22 March but Germany coach Jurgen Klinsman has since informed him that he is second choice at this summer's FIFA World Cup™ behind Arsenal's Jens Lehmann.
Kahn will travel with the squad to provide support but unless Lehmann is injured, the Bayern Munich man will be on the substitutes' bench and is expected to retire after the finals.
The 36-year-old Kahn had been Germany's number one goalkeeper since 1998 and was voted the best player at the 2002 FIFA World Cup after helping his country reach the final.
"I am sure that Oliver Kahn will play another international whatever happens," Bierhoff told Kicker magazine. "We no longer have farewell games in international football but we should give him something fitting."
Kahn won his 84th cap against the United States on 22 March but Germany coach Jurgen Klinsman has since informed him that he is second choice at this summer's FIFA World Cup™ behind Arsenal's Jens Lehmann.
Kahn will travel with the squad to provide support but unless Lehmann is injured, the Bayern Munich man will be on the substitutes' bench and is expected to retire after the finals.
The 36-year-old Kahn had been Germany's number one goalkeeper since 1998 and was voted the best player at the 2002 FIFA World Cup after helping his country reach the final.
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