Manuel Neuer ruled out of Champions League clash with Inter
Bayern Munich will be without veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer for their upcoming UEFA Champions League showdown against Inter Milan, as the 39-year-old continues to struggle with a lingering muscle problem. According to insider Florian Plettenberg, Neuer has been undergoing recovery treatment for weeks, but his progress remains slower than expected, prompting the coaching staff to err on the side of caution.
The exact timeline for Neuer's return remains unclear. Bayern’s medical team is closely monitoring his condition but has avoided making firm predictions, especially after their initial estimate — a late-March comeback — failed to materialise.
In Neuer’s absence, young goalkeeper Jonas Urbig is expected to retain his place between the posts, just as he did in the first leg — a match Bayern lost 2-1 at the Allianz Arena. Urbig will be under pressure to step up as Bayern look to overturn the deficit in what promises to be a tense second leg.
