Bayern sweating over Neuer’s fitness ahead of Magdeburg and Dortmund clashes
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14-second readBayern Munich are concerned about Manuel Neuer's fitness ahead of their DFB-Pokal match against 1. FC Magdeburg, according to Bulinews. Neuer missed two consecutive games with a foot problem before returning for Bayern's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League. He was absent again in Bayern's 3-1 win over Freiburg on Sunday.
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Bayern Munich are concerned about Manuel Neuer's fitness ahead of their DFB-Pokal match against 1. FC Magdeburg, according to Bulinews. Neuer missed two consecutive games with a foot problem before returning for Bayern's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League. He was absent again in Bayern's 3-1 win over Freiburg on Sunday.
Interim coach Aaron Danks stated that Neuer had a small foot aggravation and his availability for the Magdeburg clash depends on how long it takes to settle. Danks said it could be uncomfortable for Neuer but didn't think it would take too long. Bayern board member Max Eberl also indicated Neuer should return to training this week.
Neuer's fitness is also crucial for Bayern's Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. If Neuer is ruled out, Jonas Urbig is ready to deputise, as reported by Bulinews. Danks and Eberl left Neuer's availability for the Magdeburg game in doubt.
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Bayern Munich are sweating over Manuel Neuer’s fitness ahead of their DFB-Pokal clash with 1. FC Magdeburg on Wednesday night. After missing two consecutive games with a foot problem, Neuer returned for Bayern’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League last Wednesday. However, the 40-year-old was absent again as Bayern beat Freiburg 3-1 on Sunday. Speaking after the game, Aaron Danks, who is filling in for hospitalised head coach Vincent Kompany until further notice, left Neuer’s availability for the Magdeburg clash open. Danks said when asked about Neuer’s availability for Wednesday. “He had a small aggravation in his foot. It depends on how much time that takes to settle.
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OffsAIde · reported · 2026-10-26 12:31 UTC
Bayern sweating over Neuer’s fitness ahead of Magdeburg and Dortmund clashes ↗
Bayern Munich are sweating on Manuel Neuer’s fitness for Wednesday night’s DFB-Pokal tie at 1. FC Magdeburg after a foot problem flared up, with Saturday’s Bundesliga trip to Borussia Dortmund...
Bulinews · reported · 2026-10-26 11:55 UTC
Bayern sweating over Neuer’s fitness ahead of Magdeburg and Dortmund clashes ↗
Manuel Neuer continues to struggle with a foot problem as Bayern Munich prepare for their upcoming fixtures against Magdeburg and Borussia Dortmund.
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