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Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel on Friday confirmed captain Manuel Neuer was unsure for Saturday’s journey to league leaders Bayer Leverkusen as he battles to get better from a knee harm.
Neuer has not skilled with the group this week and was solely in a position to full a person session on Thursday.
“Manu will try to participate within the goalkeeper coaching at this time,” Tuchel informed reporters.
“It is Manu so we’ll give him till Saturday at 5pm to inform us if he is OK.”
Bayern face Xabi Alonso’s unbeaten Leverkusen, who sit two factors forward of the German champions atop the Bundesliga desk, at 1730GMT on Saturday.
Neuer returned in October after nearly a yr on the sidelines with a damaged leg.
Tuchel confirmed back-up goalie Sven Ulreich will play if Neuer is unable to.
Bayern are gentle on goalkeepers, with third-choice Daniel Peretz additionally out with a knee harm.
Leverkusen haven’t misplaced a match in any competitors this season, having gained 26 and drawn 4 of 30 video games beneath former Bayern midfielder Alonso.
Tuchel mentioned “30 groups have tried and 30 groups have not managed to beat them.”
“It is an excellent run and so they deserve it. They’re doing extremely effectively, however we’re solely two factors behind.”
“It is nonetheless early within the season however it’s a transparent alternative for us to put our playing cards on the desk.”
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