The 37-year-old just made his way back to Bayern after getting hurt in a muscle last week while working out with the German team. Due to Neuer's absence, Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Barcelona had the opportunity to start in goal for the 2-0 victory over France on Saturday. Due to Neuer's setback, there have been doubts over his availability for the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals against Arsenal on April 9 at the Emirates.

Julian Nagelsmann, the manager of Germany, has presumably allayed such worries by stating that Neuer's absence will only be temporary. Nagelsmann said to reporters, "It's just a muscle fiber tear." "He will return in eight months. I thus don't alter my viewpoint. Since returning to play for Bayern in October after missing ten months due to a leg fracture, Neuer has made twenty-four appearances in competitive matches.