Bayern Munich Announce Manuel Neuer’s Return Date After 10 Months Injury Layoff

• Manuel Neuer is set to return to football after the international break
• The Bayern Munich goalkeeper has been sidelined since December 1
• Neuer broke his leg during a skiing accident while on holidays

Bayern Munich have confirmed that first-choice Manuel Neuer is set to make his long-awaited comeback from a 10-month injury after the October international break.

The 37-year-old goalkeeper has been sidelined since December 1, 2022, after breaking his legs during a skiing incident while on holiday last season.

Bayern have done well so far this early into the season without Neuer though, being one of the teams in the Bundesliga to have not conceded a lot of goals.

According to Bulinews, Sporting director Christoph Freund confirmed Neuer could make his first appearance for the Bavarians against Mainz on October 21 or Galatasaray on October 24.

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"Things are looking really good. Manuel is going to use the time now and train. We're very positive about him being on the pitch and getting into rhythm.

"Whether [his return] will be in the next game or the one after that, we'll see. But we believe it will happen soon."

Neuer last featured in a competitive game on December 1 in Germany's final World Cup group stage match against Costa Rica before the skiing accident.

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Meanwhile, with Manuel Neuer's imminent return, Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel faces a tough task in selecting his starting goalkeeper for the remainder of the 2023/24 season, Planet Sport reports.

Following the summer departure of Yann Sommer to Inter Milan, Sven Ulreich has expertly filled Neuer's shoes as Bayern's number-one goalkeeper.

The return of Neuer gives a light of optimism to Bayern Munich, who have sorely missed their captain's authoritative presence in goal this season as they pursue a 12th consecutive Bundesliga title.

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Neuer returns to training after skiing accident

Earlier, Sports Brief reported Bayern Munich’s search for a top-class goalkeeper may soon become a thing of the past following recent reports surrounding the availability of first-choice goalie, Manuel Neuer.

The German captain, who has been out of action following a skiing accident, has just handed Thomas Tuchel the perfect early-season boost the club would require as the transfer window draws to a close.

The 37-year-old shot-stopper took part in the club’s goalkeeper training on Monday for the first time since breaking his leg in a skiing accident in December.