After the injury to goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, FC Bayern Munich has not yet asked Alexander Nübel on loan about a premature return from Monaco.

"The question cannot be answered at the moment because I haven't had any contact with Bayern Munich and Alex hasn't heard anything from Munich either," answered consultant Stefan Backs of the German Press Agency when asked whether an early return would normally be made by summer lent Nübel to the German soccer record champion is already possible in winter.

Backs considers it normal that there was no advance from Munich two days after Neuer's injury became known. "It's not an easy situation for the club, they have to think completely new. You need calm for that, and that will also be the reason why nobody has reported yet," he said: "Basically, Alex has signed a contract with Bayern Munich , in order to play there at some point. However, the conditions must be met for this to happen. Therefore, before taking such a step, you would first have to discuss with those responsible how you envisage it." In any case, it is clear that Nübel needs “maximum support” for this.

The 26-year-old moved to Munich in the summer of 2020 as a potential successor to national goalkeeper Neuer from FC Schalke 04. After only making four competitive appearances in his first season, the former U21 international goalkeeper was loaned out to Monaco on a two-year deal in the summer of 2021. Since then, he has been an unrestricted regular in sixth place in Ligue 1. His contract in Munich runs until 2025. Neuer broke his lower leg on a ski tour. According to him, the season is over with that.