The big question before Bayern’s away game at Werder Bremen (Saturday, 3.30 p.m./Sky and here in the BILD live ticker): Will Manuel Neuer (38) be fit in time?
video-heading">“It looks good, but…”Kompany leaves Neuer’s use open
Quelle: DFL20.09.2024
The regular goalkeeper was injured during the week in the Champions League duel against Dinamo Zagreb (9:2). In the fourth minute, Neuer crashed badly onto his back during a rescue attempt in the center circle. The number 1 initially continued to play, but then stayed in the dressing room after the break. Sven Ulreich (36) took over between the posts.
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Neuer was absent from Munich’s team training on Thursday. Coach Vincent Kompany (38) explained the absence.
The coach at the matchday press conference on Friday: “That was more of a precautionary measure. Normally he should train today. We will discuss it together and decide on his participation after training.”
Neuer was injured in this action against Zagreb. He was substituted at half-time
Photo: Michael Weber/Eibner press photo/dpa
And he continued: “Of course we didn’t want to take any unnecessary risks. It looks good, but we won’t do anything crazy.”
That sounded optimistic… And indeed, Neuer was back on the Munich training ground on Friday afternoon. Everything indicates that he will be able to play against Bremen at the weekend.
Neuer was last absent due to injury in April, suffering from a torn muscle fiber. Back then, substitute Sven Ulreich played three games in Bayern’s goal.
