Neuer, a little light in troubled times

Manuel Neuer has shed light on these troubled times for Bayern Munichthat just over a month ago squandered the project he was leading Julian Nagelsman and, including Thomas Tuchel in command, he went from opting for the triplet -Champions League, Bundesliga and DKB Pokal- to being eliminated from Europe and the Cup.

A bad result -four defeats, two draws and three wins in the last nine games- where the absence of Neuer, was seriously injured in December while skiing on his days off. He Bayern reacted by signing Yann Sommer in the winter market, but the Swiss goalkeeper’s performance in big events, such as the quarterfinal tie of the Champions League against City of Manchesterhas left some doubt.

“We are all optimists”

NeuerFor his part, he continues to take steps forward in his recovery. “I’m doing well. I’m happy to come every day to Säbener Straße –Bayern’s sports city- and train here. The rehabilitation is going very well, we’re satisfied. It’s fun to take a step forward every day. We ‘re all optimistic”, he told the veteran goalkeeper in the club’s media statements.

“The specific exercises for goalkeepers that we do indoors are working very well. I can now ride my bike again without problems and also do most of the strength exercises. If everything is in line in the plan, I will soon start doing individual exercises on the pitch,” he added. Neuerthat the future at the Bavarian giant is unknown.

Criticized by Matthäus and Salihamidzic

Under contract until June 30, 2024, the manner in which he was injured earned him heavy criticism from two heavyweights in Bayern as Lottar Matthaus and Hasan Salihamidzicwhich ensured that the goalkeeper “puts his personal interests above the interests of the club.” nübellent to Monacoaims to be his long-term replacement, although the first Schalke 04 has declared on more than one occasion that he will not return to Munich while he is Neuer.