Overview
- Manuel Neuer is confirmed to miss Bayern Munich's Bundesliga clash against Borussia Dortmund due to two muscle fiber tears in his right calf.
- His return for the Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Inter Milan is deemed highly unlikely by Bayern's coach Vincent Kompany.
- Neuer, 39, is undergoing individual recovery training, with no fixed timeline for his return to match fitness.
- Aleksandar Pavlovic and Kingsley Coman may bolster the squad against Dortmund, pending final fitness tests after recent health setbacks.
- The Dortmund match holds dual importance for Bayern: maintaining their lead in the Bundesliga and building morale ahead of the crucial Inter Milan game.