Manuel Neuer has been missing from FC Bayern Munich for four competitive games. The national goalkeeper last protected the goal in the 2-2 draw in the top game at Borussia Dortmund. The Munich captain will also be missing against TSG 1899 Hoffenheim and FC Barcelona. However, a World Cup exit is currently not up for debate.

Football Germany already knows this situation. Both before the 2014 and 2018 World Cups, Manuel Neuer was out due to injury. Both times, however, the current DFB captain was in goal and Germany's number one should also be fit again for the World Cup in Qatar. "I don't assume that the World Cup is in danger. In the end, Manu knows his body best and for the longest time. It's a stupid spot, shoulder joint. He trained in the weight room yesterday, it was a day better or worse. Me but don't think he can't make the World Cup," said Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann at the press conference before the away game at TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.

While he had to worry about his participation for a long time in 2018 due to a metatarsal fracture, Neuer already had problems with his shoulder joint in 2014. At that time he was injured in the DFB Cup final against Borussia Dortmund. "It's a stupid place," explained the FCB coach, adding: "It would probably work as a field player. But as a goalkeeper, firstly you keep falling on it and secondly it's about the rotational movement of the arm. He can't do it properly."

According to information from Sport1, the national keeper doesn't want to take any risks either, because he definitely doesn't want to miss his probably last world championship. Therefore, both Neuer and the German record champions are cautious about the situation. "I hope he'll be fit again next week against Mainz. We'll see from day to day," said Nagelsmann.

This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as WM-Aus? Bayern coach Nagelsmann expects a new comeback to be released soon.