Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer faces setback in recovery from injury
Bayern Munich's quest for a new goalkeeper has become more urgent as Manuel Neuer reportedly experiences a significant setback in his recovery.
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Manuel Neuer, the renowned goalkeeper for Bayern Munich, has reportedly encountered a significant setback in his rehabilitation process, prompting the club to intensify their quest for a replacement. </p>
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The injury was sustained in December 2022 after Germany's departure from the World Cup in Qatar, as Neuer broke his right leg while skiing, side-lining him for the remainder of the 2022-23 Bundesliga season. </p>
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Sky Sports Germany reports that Neuer's leg recovery has encountered an obstacle, dampening hopes of his return to team training during the pre-season. The severity of the setback remains undetermined, and medical scans will be conducted to assess the timeline of his comeback. This news comes as a blow to Bayern, who were relying on Neuer's return to strengthen their goalkeeping options. </p>
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In recent weeks, Bayern have been actively seeking a long-term successor for the seasoned goalkeeper. According to Fabrizio Romano, the club have set their sights on Giorgi Mamardashvili, the Valencia goalkeeper from La Liga, as a potential addition to their squad. </p>
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Although Bayern have already secured Yann Sommer as a mid-season replacement for Neuer, they still lack a promising young talent to succeed the German shot-stopper in the long run. Alexander Nubel, returning from a two-year loan at Monaco, and Sven Ulreich also form part of Bayern's goalkeeping contingent. </p>
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Nubel's agent has expressed his client's desire to seek opportunities away from the club. However, the latest development concerning Neuer's injury could motivate the 26-year-old to vie for a place in coach Thomas Tuchel's squad. </p>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet tw-align-center"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Manuel Neuer's comeback has been delayed. The goalkeeper will not join team training next week as originally planned. He's also a doubt for the Asia tour at the end of July - he's unlikely to be there with the team [<a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Plettigoal</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/SkySportNews?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@SkySportNews</a>] <a href="https://t.co/0ReLlnFTWB">pic.twitter.com/0ReLlnFTWB</a></p>— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1677285822482075648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 7, 2023</a></blockquote>
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