Coach Thomas Tuchel confirms the presence of the 37-year-old goalkeeper as a starter against Darmstadt, after almost 11 months out due to a fracture
After almost 11 months out, after suffering a fracture in his right leg, the German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is back in the starting lineup Bayern Munchen this Saturday, 28. The coach Thomas Tuchel confirmed the presence of the 37-year-old archer as a starter in the match against Darmstadtat Allianz Arenavalid for the ninth round of the German Championship.
“If nothing happens in training now (Friday), he will play tomorrow. He’s looking forward to it and so are we.” said Tuchel, during a press conference on the eve of the game. Champion of Bundesliga of the last 11 seasons, Bayern Munich is in third place in the current season, with 20 points, two behind the leader, Bayern Leverkusen.
Manuel Neuer has not played since the 4-2 defeat of Germany to the Costa Ricaon December 1, 2022, a match that was the final one for the elimination of the team in the world Cup of Qatar. Shortly after that, he fractured his right leg in a skiing accident, on the 10th, during his vacation. His last match for Bayern was before appearing for the world competition.
Source: sportbuzz
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