Germany Receives World Cup Boost As Manuel Neuer Returns From Injury Ahead of Qatar 2022

• Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to return to action for the first time in nearly a month following a shoulder problem
• The Bayern Munich goalkeeper has not played since the Bavarian’s 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on October 8
• Neuer returns in time to make Germany’s final 23-man squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, scheduled to kick off on November 20

Bayern Munich manager, Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer has recovered in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

Neuer has been out for one month after picking up a shoulder injury in Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga tie against Borussia Dortmund on October 8, which ended 2-2 at the Allianz Arena.

According to the Daily Mail, Nagelsmann confirmed Neuer will play against Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga on Saturday, as long as there are no setbacks in the last training session.

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"We waited for as long as needed for him to be pain-free again. There's always a certain risk, but he and the doctors have given the green light. Something can always happen."

Neuer is one of many German players expected to be fit in time for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, with fellow Bayern Munich teammates Leroy Sane and Thomas Muller still nursing injuries.

Timo Werner misses World Cup

Meanwhile, it’s not all good news for Germany as RB Leipzig forward, Timo Werner has been ruled out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup through injury, ESPN reports.

The 26-year-old, who has 24 goals in 55 appearances for the German national team, picked up an ankle injury in RB Leipzig’s 4-0 Champions League victory against Shakhtar Donetsk.

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Werner’s injury comes as a big blow to the former Chelsea star with manager, Hansi Flick set to announce Germany’s final 23-man squad for Qatar 2022.

Neuer misses crucial UCL tie

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Barcelona has received a boost ahead of their crunch Champions League tie against Bayern Munich, following revelations that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been ruled out of the encounter.

The Catalans were hoping to exploit Neuer’s absence from the Bayern squad, as they know only a win against the Bavarians would keep their Champions League hopes alive.

Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann confirmed Neuer, who was still nursing an injury, might not be ready in time for the trip to Barcelona.