Bayern Munich’s goalkeeping icon Manuel Neuer could finally be set for a return to full training next week, less than six weeks ahead of the World Cup this summer, according to Bayern head coach Jupp Heynckes.
Neuer, 32, has missed almost eight months worth of action for the Bavarians after undergoing surgery in September, but Heynckes believes the goalie should be closer to a return after this weekend’s match against Koln.
“He should make the next step next week,” Heynckes revealed, as quoted by ESPN. “He could take part in match-related training forms towards the middle, the end of that week.