When will Neuer return? Bayern leaves the decision open
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16-second readManuel Neuer is expected to return to training later this week, but his availability for the DFB Cup match against 1. FC Magdeburg remains uncertain, according to Sporting Director Max Eberl. The club is cautious about rushing Neuer back due to recurring foot problems. Eberl stated that a final decision on Neuer's participation will be made at the last minute.
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Manuel Neuer is expected to return to training later this week, but his availability for the DFB Cup match against 1. FC Magdeburg remains uncertain, according to Sporting Director Max Eberl. The club is cautious about rushing Neuer back due to recurring foot problems. Eberl stated that a final decision on Neuer's participation will be made at the last minute. Jonas Urbig remains available as a reliable backup.
Neuer has been struggling with foot problems for several weeks, initially missing matches against Viking Stavanger and RB Leipzig. He briefly returned for the Champions League match against Arsenal but had to sit out again after the symptoms worsened. Assistant coach Aaron Danks noted that the foot problems had flared up once more after the Arsenal game.
The club's cautious approach is also influenced by the upcoming top Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund. With Jonas Urbig as a backup, Bayern has a reliable alternative. Urbig recently delivered a strong performance in Freiburg, making key saves. He could start against Magdeburg if Neuer isn’t fully fit by then.
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Manuel Neuer continues to work toward his comeback. At FC Bayern, there is hope for a quick return, but his availability for the Magdeburg match remains uncertain. At FC Bayern, the goalkeeper situation remains unclear ahead of the DFB Cup match against 1. Although Manuel Neuer is expected to return to training this week, it’s still unclear whether the captain will be able to take his place between the posts as early as Wednesday. Sporting Director Max Eberl has now provided an update on the 40-year-old’s condition. Neuer will “return to training later this week,” the Bayern boss explained.
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