Bundesliga
FC Bayern without Neuer and four other stars in Heidenheim
Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is also out for the game in Heidenheim. photo
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Shortly before the Champions League clash against Arsenal FC, FC Bayern has personnel concerns. Manuel Neuer is missing from the Bundesliga at 1. FC Heidenheim. But the national goalkeeper is not the only one.
The 38-year-old needs to get fit again after torn adductor muscles while playing for the national team. Neuer’s goal is the quarter-final first leg in the Champions League on Tuesday (9 p.m./Prime Video) at Arsenal.
Kingsley Coman and Leroy Sané as well as midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic and full-back Noussair Mazraoui are not in the Munich squad against Heidenheim. “None of the five will be spared for Tuesday. They are not in the squad because it is not possible, so it is also a question mark for Tuesday,” reported coach Thomas Tuchel. “There is no trend, every minute counts.” At least all-rounder Raphael Guerreiro is returning to the Munich squad. “The season is too crazy, the injury situation is too crazy,” said Tuchel.
For the guest appearance against the strong newcomers from Heidenheim, the Bayern coach called for new impetus from his team. “We have something to make up for last weekend, also for ourselves,” said Tuchel. A week ago, Bayern lost 2-0 at home to Borussia Dortmund.