Kompany gives latest on Neuer and Upamecano’s injury recovery
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Although Manuel Neuer is making progress in his recovery from a calf injury, he isn't yet ready to return to action.
At a press conference on Friday, Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany confirmed that the 39-year-old will remain sidelined for Saturday's match against Heidenheim.
“He was with the team in Milan (for the Champions League game against Inter), which was great for us. Calf injuries are always sensitive. When he's back in full training, you'll be able to see it and report on it. That's not yet the case, though,” said Kompany.
Kompany also provided an update on Dayot Upamecano, expressing hope that the French centre-back will return from his knee injury before the end of the season.
“I don't like to put time pressure on the guys who are in rehab. Every step has to be right and go well. If that's the case, I hope ‘Upa’ will return before the end of the season,” he said.
Tarek Buchmann (shoulder), Alphonso Davies (knee), Hiroki Ito (foot) and Jamal Musiala (hamstring) are also sidelined for Bayern.
