According to reports, Neuer was injured during Bayern Munich’s match against Bayer Leverkusen in the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 and has not been able to play since. However, there were rumors about his possible return.

Many German media outlets recently claimed that Neuer was set to return to the squad for the match against Leipzig and lift the championship trophy if Bayern secured a victory. However, Bild now reports doubts about this possibility.

The German star has traveled with the team to Leipzig, but the decision on whether he will start remains uncertain until just before kickoff, suggesting concerns about his fitness.

Bild emphasizes that Bayern does not want to take any risks regarding Neuer’s health, especially with the Club World Cup approaching. The club hopes he will be in optimal condition for that tournament. He will only play today if he is fully fit and pain-free.