Against Mainz in the Bayern goal?
Neuer’s long suffering could end on Saturday
October 19, 2023, 4:09 p.m
Will Manuel Neuer return to the FC Bayern goal this weekend against FSV Mainz 05? This variant seems possible; everyone involved is said to have given it the green light. Even after that, the Munich captain would quickly have two more chances.
The comeback of the long-injured Manuel Neuer is likely to be imminent at FC Bayern. After another training session in Munich, there is speculation as to whether the captain will be on Saturday (6.30 p.m./Sky and in the live ticker at ntv.de) returns to the goal of the German football record champions in the Bundesliga away game at FSV Mainz 05. Coach Thomas Tuchel could announce a decision at the press conference on Friday (11 a.m.). According to information from “Kicker”, Neuer is said to have received the green light from the responsible doctors and goalkeeping coach Michaelrechner.
The long-time DFB captain Neuer broke his leg on a ski tour after the early World Cup exit in Qatar in December last year. He has been working on the comeback ever since. The last time he was in the Munich goal was on November 12, 2022 in a 2-0 away win against FC Schalke.
Two more chances quickly
Neuer’s recent training impressions have been promising. FCB sports director Christoph Freund had predicted a prompt return before the international break. “We’re very positive about that. Whether it’s the next game, the one after that or another game, we’ll see,” said Freund. If it doesn’t happen against Mainz, more chances would quickly follow. Three days later the Champions League continues at Galatasaray Istanbul. The next home game is against Darmstadt 98 on October 28th.
This Thursday, some national players returned to team training after the international break. After their international assignments, Harry Kane, Kingsley Coman, Konrad Laimer, Mathys Tel and Frans Krätzig expanded the training group to include Serge Gnabry and Alphonso Davies. According to a statement from FC Bayern, Joshua Kimmich, who left early on the German national team’s trip to the USA due to a flu-like infection, also trained with the team again.
Defender Dayot Upamecano, who suffered a muscle injury in his left hamstring in the 3-0 win against Freiburg, trained individually on the field for the first time on Thursday.