Manuel Neuer, the captain and goalkeeper of Bayern Munich, has been compelled to suspend his training and participation in upcoming matches due to a calf injury.
Details: A medical examination conducted by the club’s medical team revealed that the 40-year-old goalkeeper is experiencing muscular issues in his left calf. The timeline for his recovery remains unclear, leaving the coaching staff to plan without their captain for the foreseeable future.
The health concerns arose during Saturday’s Bundesliga match against Köln. Neuer felt discomfort in the 60th minute and requested an immediate substitution, passing the goalkeeper’s gloves to Jonas Urbig. Follow-up tests confirmed the necessity for a temporary reduction in his training workload.
The absence of Neuer ahead of the cup final poses a significant challenge for Bayern Munich, with Sven Ulreich likely set to take over in goal against Stuttgart.