Bayern Munich and Germany shot-stopper Manuel Neuer is focused on making a quick return to action with the Bavarian giants.
The man who is currently in the treatment room told FC Bayern TV (via @iMiaSanMia): “I’m doing well. I’m happy to come to Säbener Straße every day and train there.
“The rehab is going very well, we are satisfied. The last tests were good too. It’s fun to take a step forward every day. We are all optimistic.”
Neuer was injured after his country’s Men’s World Cup elimination, suffering a horrific broken leg on an ill-fated ski tour.
Bayern Munich signed Borussia Monchengladbach’s Yann Sommer to replace him, and this sets up an interesting summer in view.
Neuer’s battle to fitness will reshape the goalkeeping situation in the Munich based club, if he succeeds or fails to return quickly for preseason action.
The Bayern Munich goalie said: “The goalkeeper-specific exercises that we do indoors are working very well.
He added: “I can already ride my bike again without any problems and can also do most of the strength exercises, in addition, I’m currently working on the Alter-G.”
Neuer, the 37-year-old is staying near the team and keeping an eye on Bayern Munich’s progress in the Bundesliga as well.
The former Schalke 04 goalie can be seen in the stands during matchdays and is an ever-present at training.
The 2014 FIFA World Cup winner said: “We see each other every day on Säbener Strasse and talk to each other a lot, We’ve got it back in our own hands now. I’m sure that we will be German champions.”
Yanm Sommer isn’t the only goalie of Bayern Munich whose future could be affected by Neuer’s comeback.
AS Monaco loanee Alexander Nübel’s situation is highly troubling as the young German goalie’s patience is running thin as he wants to get his shot at being the goalkeeper of Bayern Munich.
However, in spite of the issues that he is currently facing, that’s not a position Neuer will want to let go so easily.
Manuel Neuer made 12 appearances for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga before the injury and he racked up 4 clean sheets for the side.
The German is regarded by many as the Greatest goalkeeper to ever play football as a result of his incredible athleticism, aesthetics and theatrics.
Manuel Neuer is intelligent in front of goal and he is a very good shot-stopper. He has accumulated 353 clean sheets in his career across competitions.
He surpassed fellow Bayern Munich and Germany great Oliver Kahn to become the Bundesliga goalie with the most clean sheets, with 205 in 2022.
Neuer took 441 matches to hit the landmark, where Bayern Munich’s CEO, Oliver Kahn, needed 557.
How many golden glove has Manuel Neuer won?
Manuel Neuer has won one golden glove award and he won it in 2014 after leading Germany to FIFA World Cup glory in Brazil.
Manuel Neuer has won how many UCL titles?
The German International has won two UEFA Champions League titles, winning it in 2013 after Bayern Munich defeated Borussia Dortmund in the final.
He additionally won it in the 2019/20 season after the Munich based club became victorious over Paris Saint Germain in the final.
Who has scored the most goals against Neuer?
The player who has scored the most goals against Manuel Peter Neuer is Cristiano Ronaldo with the Portuguese netting 10 goals in the nine times he has played against the German.
Manuel Neuer’s salary at Bayern Munich and his net worth
Neuer earns £338,628 per week at Bayern Munich which amounts to £17,600,000 per annum. His reported net worth is £114,400,000.
Manuel Neuer in goal for Bayern Munich, how has he fared?
This campaign Manuel Neuer has conceded 9 goals and kept 4 clean sheets in 12 games in the 2022/2023 Bundesliga season.
That implies that when Neuer is manning the post for Bayern Munich, his team conceded a goal every 120 minutes. Manuel Neuer’s per match goals conceded stat is 0.75.
In terms of pure goalkeeping, Neuer has saved 33 of the 44 shots faced which pegs Manuel Neuer’s save percentage at 75.00%.
Is Manuel Neuer married?
Neuer was previously married to Nina Weiss but the coupled divorced in 2020 after being married from 2017 to 2020.
Does Manuel Neuer have any children?
The German according to what we gathered currently has no child.
Neuer’s height and weight!
Manuel Neuer’s height is 193cm and he present weighs 93kg.
