News Focus
- Manuel Neuer will miss the DFB-Pokal final on Saturday
- The Bayern captain picked up a calf injury against Köln last week
- Jonas Urbig will start in goal at the Olympiastadion in Berlin
- The 40-year-old wants to avoid risks before the World Cup
Bayern Munich will enter Saturday’s DFB-Pokal final without their captain. Manuel Neuer has been ruled out of the clash with VfB Stuttgart due to injury.
The veteran goalkeeper suffered a calf problem during last week’s 5-1 victory against 1. FC Köln. Medical staff report that his recovery is progressing, but the player prefers caution.
The 40-year-old does not want to risk his fitness ahead of the World Cup. This decision means Jonas Urbig will stand between the posts at the Olympiastadion.
The young shot-stopper has made 19 appearances for the German champions this term. He now prepares for the biggest match of his career in Berlin.