Neuer out for Germany 20 days ahead of Champions League quarter-final

Problems for the hosts at the European Championship as they lose Manuel Neuer for their next friendly matches during this international break, and his presence is also in danger for the first leg of the Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal on 9 April.

"Manuel Neuer has torn a muscle in his left adductor while training with the German national team. The diagnosis was confirmed by the DFB medical unit. The FC Bayern captain will therefore miss the upcoming friendlies against France and the Netherlands and return to Munich," Bayern said in its statement about the German goalkeeper.

Julian Nagelsmann is set to start Marc-Andre ter Stegen against France in Lyon on Saturday. It should be noted that the German national team called up Oliver Baumann and Bernd Leno to complete the list.

Barring anything new, the call-up of a replacement from outside the squad is ruled out as they already have up to three goalkeepers. “Neuer is out for the two games (France and the Netherlands) and maybe also for Bayern vs Dortmund… but that's not my job. It’s very annoying," said Nagelsmann.

 

March 20, 2024