Van Gaal chooses Rensing
Bayern Munich manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed that Michael Rensing will be his first-choice goalkeeper this season.
The 25-year-old has made 52 starts for the Bundesliga side but lost his place to Hans-Jorg Butt in the final two months of last season following a string of poor displays.
However, van Gaal seems willing to choose the younger man again, saying: "I've seen Hans-Jorg Butt and Michael Rensing in action for the past four weeks and I've made a decision based on how they performed during those four weeks.
"Michael might not have had his best moment in the cup match against Neckarelz, but I won't judge him on one single moment. I put all my faith in him to prove his worth this season."
Bayern had hoped to sign Manuel Neuer this summer but eventually failed to land the Schalke goalkeeper.
Updated 04/08/2009 07:32:24
The 25-year-old has made 52 starts for the Bundesliga side but lost his place to Hans-Jorg Butt in the final two months of last season following a string of poor displays.
However, van Gaal seems willing to choose the younger man again, saying: "I've seen Hans-Jorg Butt and Michael Rensing in action for the past four weeks and I've made a decision based on how they performed during those four weeks.
"Michael might not have had his best moment in the cup match against Neckarelz, but I won't judge him on one single moment. I put all my faith in him to prove his worth this season."
Bayern had hoped to sign Manuel Neuer this summer but eventually failed to land the Schalke goalkeeper.
Updated 04/08/2009 07:32:24
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