Neuer returns to guard Bayern's den against Salzburg
German international goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who underwent knee surgery in February, will return to guard the den of his Bayern Munich team, which receives Austrian Salzburg on Tuesday in the second leg of the Champions League final price, according to what his coach Julian Nagelsmann announced on Monday.
"Manu will play again, if nothing happens this evening," said the Bavarian club coach. "We are all happy. Everyone knows how important his role is."
"Ole (Neuer's replacement, Sven Ulrich) was good, but he knows why we are switching now."
In turn, striker Thomas Muller, who took the captain's armband in the absence of Neuer, justified the return of the 2014 world champion to stand between the three blocks, and said: "Sven was wonderful in the goal, made great saves and enjoyed a great state of mind."
And he added during a press conference on the eve of the expected match against Salzburg, "But of course, when Neuer plays, the opponent's mental state changes. With Mano, we can always hope that he will save unstoppable balls."
The Bavarian club is looking to win at home to reserve its place in the quarter-finals after the first leg ended with a 1-1 draw.
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