Bayern boss gives injury update on Manuel Neuer ahead of DFB-Pokal final and World Cup
Manuel Neuer has been ruled out of the DFB-Pokal final due to a calf injury sustained during a recent match. Despite this setback, Bayern Munich's management believes he will be fit for the upcoming World Cup. Neuer's absence from the final is a precautionary measure to prevent further injury.
- ▪Manuel Neuer suffered a calf injury in Bayern Munich's 5-1 win over 1. FC Köln.
- ▪He will miss the DFB-Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart as a precaution.
- ▪Bayern board member Max Eberl stated that Neuer's participation in the World Cup is not in danger.
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