Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will undergo crucial calf tests to determine his availability for the DFB-Pokal final and Germany’s upcoming World Cup campaign.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is facing an anxious wait as he prepares to undergo important medical tests on his calf injury ahead of Saturday’s DFB-Pokal final against VfB Stuttgart.
The veteran shot-stopper is also racing against time to prove his fitness for the upcoming World Cup, with Germany closely monitoring his condition before the tournament begins.
Neuer picked up the injury during Bayern Munich’s dominant 5-1 victory over 1. FC Köln over the weekend. The 40-year-old was forced off during the match after experiencing discomfort in his calf.
Since then, the experienced goalkeeper has not returned to training. Reports from Germany indicate that Neuer will also miss Bayern’s Wednesday training session as concerns over his condition continue to grow.
Neuer is scheduled to undergo a detailed scan on Thursday. The medical examination is expected to provide clarity on the severity of the injury and whether he can recover in time for the cup final.
The results of those tests could have major implications for both Bayern Munich and the German national team. Bayern are preparing for a crucial showdown against Stuttgart, while Germany are finalizing preparations for the World Cup.
Manuel Neuer did not train with the team yesterday and will not take part in today’s session either. Neuer will have his calf checked tomorrow to see if it has recovered. The results will determine whether the captain will resume training tomorrow ahead of Saturday’s DFB Pokal… pic.twitter.com/dgULHr3UvB
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 20, 2026
Despite the injury concerns, Neuer is still expected to remain Germany’s first-choice goalkeeper if he is declared fit. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann reportedly still views the Bayern captain as his number one option heading into the tournament.
Nagelsmann is set to announce Germany’s full World Cup squad on Thursday, meaning Neuer’s medical results could play a decisive role in the final selection.
Both Bayern and Germany will now hope their experienced captain can recover quickly for two of the biggest challenges of the season.
