Bayern Munich Concerned Over Neuer's Condition

Manuel Neuer's availability for Bayern Munich's crucial Saturday match against Leipzig remains shrouded in uncertainty.

According to "Sports Three", the 40-year-old Bayern goalkeeper did not participate in group training on Thursday due to leg problems, and according to Bild, he only did individual light training at the Zabner Strasse training camp. His final status will be determined after training on Friday.

Before this meeting, Neuer also missed Tuesday's game against Viking G in the European Champions League. Vincent Kompany announced before the match that Neuer's absence was a medical decision. He felt uncomfortable after the 2-2 draw against Augsburg and it was not clear whether his problem would last for two days or two weeks.

Although he does not expect a serious injury, the Bayern coach is not going to take any unnecessary risks with Neuer. In the absence of this goalkeeper, Orbig will once again have the opportunity to be in the starting line-up. This 23-year-old goalkeeper has gained the experience of playing in the Bundesliga, the German Cup and the Champions League this season, and he performed well in the two matches of the German national team against Serbia and Greece.

Neuer's possible absence is worrying in a situation where Bayern have to face Leipzig after two disappointing results against Augsburg and Viking; An opponent that can be a difficult challenge for the company's students.