Bayern Munich Received Significant Positive News Regarding Injuries Priorto Eir Champions League Encounter With Arsenal
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is anticipated to recover in time for the first leg of Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash with Arsenal next month. The 37-year-old recently rejoined Bayern after sustaining a muscle injury while training with the Germany squad last week.
Neuer’s absence allowed Barcelona’s Marc-Andre ter Stegen to step in as the goalkeeper for the 2-0 victory over France on Saturday. Concerns arose regarding Neuer’s availability for the clash against Arsenal at the Emirates in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on April 9 due to his injury setback.
However, Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann appears to have alleviated those concerns, affirming that Neuer’s absence will be brief and confirming him as the team’s primary goalkeeper.
“It’s just a muscle fiber tear,” Nagelsmann informed reporters. “He won’t be sidelined for eight months. So, my stance remains unchanged.
“I expressed my gratitude to Marc for being available. Now, he has the opportunity to step in. However, this doesn’t alter my decision. Manuel will be unavailable for ten days.”
Since returning to action in October after a 10-month absence due to a leg fracture, Neuer has participated in 24 competitive matches for Bayern.
While he is expected to be ready for next month’s fixtures, Bayern goalkeeping coach Michael Rechner has indicated that Neuer is unlikely to recover in time for Saturday’s critical Bundesliga encounter against Borussia Dortmund.
“We will assess his condition next week to determine when he can return to training,” Rechner told Sky Sports in Germany. “There is no rush for him to come back.”
“Indeed, it appears highly uncertain whether he will be available for the Dortmund match. At this point, I am assuming he will probably miss the Dortmund game.”
Following that, Thomas Tuchel’s team are scheduled to play against Heidnheim in an away league fixture before traveling to London for their European clash against the current Premier League leaders.
Sacha Boey is anticipated to be unavailable for both legs of the Champions League tie after sustaining a torn hamstring in training last week.
Additionally, Bayern Munich has concerns regarding the fitness of their star striker Harry Kane, who recently returned to the club after withdrawing from the England squad due to an ankle issue.
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