Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer says he has suffered from skin cancer that has since healed. The 36-year-old announced this in a press release as part of an entrepreneurial activity.
Last December, the Bayern captain appeared in the game against Borussia Dortmund with a conspicuous patch on his face.
Now he went public with his story behind the pavement together with tennis star Angelique Kerber. “We both have very personal histories when it comes to skin diseases. In Angelique’s case, it’s sun-induced hyperpigmentation and in my case, skin cancer on my face, which I’ve had to operate on three times,” said Neuer.
Neuer is currently slowing down his shoulder
The FC Bayern goalkeeper is currently on a break due to a shoulder injury. However, shortly before the World Cup in Qatar, all signs point to a comeback from Neuer in the upcoming Bundesliga final sprint. Neuer has been doing goalkeeper-specific training since the beginning of the week. “He’s fine. Development is good. It’s possible that he’ll be back in Berlin at the weekend. We’ll have to see that from day to day,” said coach Julian Nagelsmann after Munich’s 2-0 win over Inter Milan on Tuesday evening the Champions League.
Still playing time before the World Cup
In the group game, which was no longer decisive, he was again represented in goal by Sven Ulreich. “Now let’s see if Manu is ready,” said sports director Hasan Salihamidzic with a view to Saturday’s away game against Hertha BSC. Afterwards, Neuer would stay for the home game against Werder Bremen and the last Bayern game of the year on Saturday next week at FC Schalke 04 to gain match practice in the Munich goal.
Flick will announce the squad next week
National coach Hansi Flick will announce the German World Cup squad on November 10th. Just four days later, the national team set off for the tournament in Qatar with a stopover for a friendly in Oman. The DFB selection starts on November 23 against Japan in the World Cup finals. Neuer’s goal is to contest his fourth World Cup as the German number one.
