"Bayern Munich later confirmed that the keeper's sub in the second half of the 5-1 win over FC Köln was due to injury as he was replaced by Jonas Urbig. It was later revealed that Neuer had a slight muscular problem in his calf and that he would be "taking it easy" for the time being, putting question marks next to his involvement in this weekend's DFB-Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart in Berlin."
"Additionally, Julian Nagelsmann has also said he wants to bring Neuer to the World Cup with Germany, adding more weight to the most recent injury concern. During Bayern's title celebrations in Marienplatz, Neuer himself had said his most recent injury was nothing serious, but there's still no confirmation that he will, in fact, be fit on time for the cup final on Saturday and likewise the World Cup next month."
"Despite a level of uncertainty surrounding Neuer's current status, board member for sport Max Eberl is remaining hopeful that the veteran keeper will be good to go for Saturday afternoon. "This minor injury is a pity, because the cup final is this week. That's what matters for us right now. We're hoping he'll be in goal on Saturday," Eberl stressed over the weekend (via @iMiaSanMia)."
"As per a recent update from Bild, Neuer's injury does not include anything structural with a strain or tear, which is promising in terms of nothing serious or further risk of aggravation, but that's been the case for a few months now. It will be a tight window for Neuer, especially if he plans on accepting Nagelsmann's offer to join the national team at the World Cup this summer."
Manuel Neuer was initially expected to be substituted in Bayern Munich’s 5-1 win over FC Köln as a recognition gesture, but the change was later confirmed to be injury-related. Neuer was replaced by Jonas Urbig after a slight muscular problem in his calf, with Neuer expected to take it easy. The injury raises uncertainty about Neuer’s involvement in the DFB-Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart in Berlin and also affects his prospects for the World Cup, where Julian Nagelsmann wants him included. Bayern has not provided official confirmation on Neuer’s fitness for the final. Max Eberl expressed hope that Neuer will be fit to play, while Bild reported the injury does not involve structural damage such as a strain or tear.
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