Bayern Munich will hope Manuel Neuer’s injury doesn’t prove to be too serious (Picture: Getty)
Manuel Neuer has been forced to pull out of the Germany squad with an ‘annoying’ injury that could threaten his participation in Bayern Munich’s upcoming Champions League showdown against Arsenal.
Having recovered from the freak leg break he suffered during a skiing accident 18 months ago, the veteran goalkeeper has recovered and reclaimed his position and No.1 for both club and country.
Barcelona’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen had been mounting a significant challenge to Neuer for starting berth in Julian Nagelsmann’s side ahead of Germany’s Euro 2024 campaign and he will get a further chance to impress in the upcoming friendlies against France and Holland.
The 37-year-old Neuer suffered a muscle strain in training and was sent back to his club where he will begin his rehabilitation.
‘Manuel Neuer has torn a muscle in his left adductor while training with the German national team,’ a statement read on Bayern Munich’s official website.
‘The diagnosis was confirmed by the DFB medical unit. The FC Bayern captain will therefore miss the upcoming friendlies against France and the Netherlands and return to Munich.’
The German champions face Borussia Dortmund and Heidenheim before their double header against the Gunners next month and although they havethe experienced Sven Ulreich as cover, Thomas Tuchel would hope to be able to call upon the services of Neuer ahead of a crucial run of fixtures.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen will replace Manuel Neuer for Germany against France and Holland (Picture: Getty)
Sven Ulreich will cover for Manuel Neuer if the Bayern Munich legend’s injury is serious (Picture: Getty)
‘He sustained a muscle strain in training this morning,’ confirmed Nagelsmann, meanwhile, speaking ahead of Saturday’s game against the 2022 World Cup runners-up.
‘In other words, he’s out for the two games [France and the Netherlands] and maybe also for Bayern against Dortmund – but that’s not my job. It’s very annoying.’
Bayern are also sweating on the fitness of January signing Sacha Boey who suffered a hamstring in training.
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Talisman Harry Kane, however, looks set to feature for England over the coming days despite suffering an ankle injury after colliding with a post in last weekend’s win over Darmstadt.
The Three Lions skipper reported for international duty earlier this week but trained away from the rest of Gareth Southgate’s squad ahead of Saturday’s Wembley clash against Brazil.
Bukayo Saka and Cole Palmer also trained away from the main group and it remains to be seen whether they will be risked against Brazil.
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