Manuel Neuer , the goalkeeper of Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga, returns from injury. Attention is focused on his chemistry with ‘monster defender’ Kim Min-jae.

German media outlet ‘Kicker’ said on the 27th (Korean time), “Munich coach Thomas Tuchel reported the news of Neuer’s return” and “He said that Neuer will start against Darmstadt. Munich will be held in Munich, Germany at 10:30 pm on the 28th. The home match against Darmstadt in the 9th round of the 2023-2024 season German Bundesliga will be played at the Allianz Arena.

Neuer suffered an unfortunate injury in December 2022. Last year, after being eliminated in the group stage of the 2022 FIFA Qatar World Cup, he broke his shin bone while skiing during his vacation and missed the entire 2022-2023 season. Munich hastily recruited Mönchengladbach goalkeeper Jan Sommer in response to Neuer’s departure.

Neuer, who failed to return due to injury even after the start of the 2023-2024 season, joined team training since last August. Neuer, who worked hard for his return, was finally able to play. ‘Kicker’ reported on the 19th, “Neuer, who left the team due to a leg fracture, is about to return for the first time in 10 months,” and “The Munich medical team has decided that Neuer can play normally.”

Neuer established himself as a world-class goalkeeper after leaving Schalke and moving to Munich in the 2011-2012 season. He played a whopping 488 games in Munich, contributing to 11 league titles, 5 cup wins, and 2 UEFA Champions League (UCL) wins. He played 117 games for the German national team, which is full of strong competitors.

Kim Min-jae, who has moved to Munich ahead of the 2023-2024 season, is expected to work with Neuer for the first time in the match against Darmstadt. Expectations are high on how he will work with Neuer, who is well-versed in rear build-up and defensive leading skills. 먹튀검증