Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to miss the German Cup final for Bayern with calf injury
Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the German Cup final due to a calf injury. This injury raises concerns about his fitness ahead of the World Cup, where he is expected to return after a two-year retirement. Bayern Munich has not provided a timeline for his recovery.
- ▪Manuel Neuer is out of the squad for the German Cup final against Stuttgart due to muscle problems in his left calf.
- ▪Neuer's injury occurred during Bayern's last Bundesliga match against Cologne.
- ▪Germany's World Cup preparations are set to begin on May 27, with their first match on June 14.
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