Key Bayern Munich star pulls out of Germany squad with ‘annoying’ injury ahead of Arsenal showdown
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 ...
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