Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer feels his age in his bones

"The greatest goalkeeper of all time has been performing like an ageless wonder. Despite having to make multiple serious injury comebacks, the 39-year-old is leading Bayern Munich to one of its best seasons in recent memory. But make no mistake, 39 is 39. "I have to take care of my bones. It's getting late now, and I'm already feeling them," Neuer said as captured by @iMiaSanMia. "Let's see how it is when I get up. There are good and better days." Hard same, Manu. Hard same."

"It cannot be easy to do what Neuer is doing: maintain the drive to sustain elite levels of performance at the highest tier of the sport for so long. The mental fatigue builds; the physical battles get harder. Bayern has been lucky to have him for so long - and from this perspective, may he stay another season or two yet. That decision is expected to be made in the coming months."

Manuel Neuer continues to deliver elite goalkeeping at age 39 while recovering from multiple serious injuries. He leads Bayern Munich through one of its strongest recent seasons despite growing physical limitations. Neuer acknowledges increasing aches, noting the need to care for his bones and that some mornings feel worse than others. Mental fatigue and tougher physical battles accompany sustained performance at the highest level. Bayern has benefited from his prolonged presence and faces an upcoming decision about his future. A choice about whether Neuer will extend his career by another season or two is expected in the coming months.

Read at Bavarian Football Works