Bayern coach Jupp Heynckes has already ruled Boateng out of the return leg of the semi-final in Madrid next Tuesday. With a month of the season remaining, neither Neuer nor Bayern have been able to give a date for his return. "I'd obviously like to help the team again, but I have to wait to see how the next steps go," Neuer told Sport Bild. Former Germany international and TV pundit Dietmar Hamann has said he doubts Neuer will be fit in time for the World Cup. "I think I'll be there and will be able to play, that's what I want," Neuer told Stern magazine.

Source: Daily Nation April 26, 2018 11:15 UTC