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Neuer's Calf Injury: World Cup Dreams in Doubt?
17 May
Summary
- Manuel Neuer sidelined with muscular calf problems.
- Injury casts doubt on DFB-Pokal final and potential World Cup return.
- Neuer was substituted during Bayern's recent 5-1 victory over Köln.
Manuel Neuer, the captain of Bayern Munich, has been diagnosed with muscular issues in his calf, requiring him to "take it easy for the time being." This diagnosis followed a detailed examination by the club's medical staff on Sunday afternoon, May 17th.
Neuer was substituted in the 60th minute of Bayern's recent 5-1 home victory against 1.FC Köln due to this injury. Despite remaining for the team's title celebrations, the timing is concerning, especially with the DFB-Pokal final scheduled for just seven days later.
Adding to the uncertainty, Neuer was named in Julian Nagelsmann's provisional 55-man squad for the 2026 World Cup. Speculation has been mounting about the veteran shot-stopper potentially coming out of retirement to participate in the tournament held in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
