Manuel Neuer
FCBGermany
Right
Mar 27, 1986
40
6'4"
205 lb
GK
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BayernWon't play in Cup final
Neuer (calf) will not feature in Saturday's DFB Pokal final against Stuttgart and will instead focus entirely on being fully fit for the World Cup with Germany, the club posted.
Analysis: Neuer had been substituted as a precaution during Saturday's win over Koln with a calf issue, and Bayern have decided not to risk their veteran goalkeeper for the cup final in order to prioritize his availability for the tournament. Neuer ends the Bundesliga season with 22 starts, 31 saves and six clean sheets while conceding 20 goals, and Germany will be counting on him to be their number one between the posts when the World Cup gets underway this summer.
Called up by Germany
Neuer (calf) has been called up by Germany for the World Cup and is expected to be the starting goalkeeper for the tournament according to reports.
Analysis: Neuer had been substituted in the 60th minute of Saturday's win over Koln as a precaution due to a calf issue, but the call-up confirms the problem is not considered serious enough to threaten his participation. The veteran goalkeeper ends the Bundesliga season with 22 starts, 31 saves and six clean sheets while conceding 20 goals, and his selection by coach Julian Nagelsmann signals that Germany are backing their experienced number one to lead them through what promises to be a highly competitive tournament.
Plays 60 minutes in finale
Neuer allowed a goal without making a save during Saturday's 5-1 win over Koln, but subbed off in the 60th minute due to a calf issue.
Analysis: Neuer allowed a goal in the 18th minute and was forced off the pitch due to a calf injury, giving the way to Jonas Urbig in the 60th minute. The keeper ends the year making 22 league starts allowing 20 goals while making 31 saves and keeping six clean sheets. Neuer's injury is not considered serious as he expects to be in goal for Germany's World Cup campaing.
Six saves against PSG
Neuer made six saves and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain.
Analysis: Neuer delivered arguably his finest performance of the season in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against PSG, producing a brilliant fingertip save to deny Joao Neves' header in the first half and twice denying Desire Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in the second with sharp low stops. The German veteran was powerless to stop Ousmane Dembele's emphatic finish in the third minute but kept his side within reach throughout with a commanding display. Neuer has made 37 saves, conceded 17 goals and kept two clean sheets in 11 Champions League appearances this season. He will look to bounce back in the league against Wolfsburg on Saturday.
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