Manuel Neuer returns to training with Bayern after broken rib
Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has resumed training with the team after a broken rib, the German club’s official website reports.
Neuer has not played since December 3, when he was sent off for the first time in his career in a German Cup match against Bayer. In the 17th minute of the game, he collided with Leverkusen player Jeremy Frimpong and received a red card. Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany then announced that Neuer would be out until the end of the year.
Bayern will play their next Bundesliga match on January 11 away against Borussia Monchengladbach, and on January 6 they will play a friendly match against Austrian Salzburg.
Manuel Neuer has played for Bayern since 2011 and during this time he has become an 11-time Bundesliga champion, won the Champions League twice, won five German Cups and six German Super Cups, two UEFA Super Cups and two Club World Cups.