The German goalkeeper hasn’t featured for the Bavarians since their 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund earlier this month.
Julian Nagelsmann has confirmed Bayern Munich will play without Manuel Neuer in their Champions League match against Barcelona next week.
Neuer has stayed out of action in Bayern’s last three games due to a shoulder injury.
Sven Ulreich has replaced the Germany captain between Bayern’s posts. But Neuer’s injury has turned out to be more severe than initially expected.
“Manuel is still in pain. He probably can’t play in Barcelona either, we’re planning for Mainz [on October 29],” Nagelsmann said on Friday.
“Issues can certainly happen if he starts too early, and we want to avoid that. We have to wait until the healing process is such that he can play again.
“I don’t think the World Cup is in danger. Manuel knows his body best and knows with which pains he can play.
“He trained in the weight room yesterday. It’s up and down, day-to-day, but I don’t think it will last that long. I’m hoping he’ll be back against Mainz.”
Nagelsmann also confirms Thomas Muller will miss Bayern’s upcoming match against Hoffenheim. However, Kingsley Coman seems to have completed his recovery process after a hamstring issue.
“Thomas Muller is also out, he has gastrointestinal problems,” Nagelsmann added. “He’s not happy with that, but I think he will be fine before the Champions League game. Other than that, there is nothing new, everyone is fine.
“Kingsley Coman can play again. Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting coped well with the games and it’s important that he’s there after Muller’s absence.”
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