Manuel Neuer Returns to Training, Calf Risk Persists

Manuel Neuer returned to the training pitch on Tuesday. The German Football Association released a video that raised questions about whether his calf remains a World Cup risk. The DFB video shows Neuer performing drills on the grass. The footage follows his period of absence due to a calf injury. Kai Havertz spoke shortly before the tournament general rehearsal. Havertz’s comments referenced Neuer’s condition. The calf injury has been cited as a potential obstacle for the goalkeeper’s World Cup participation. The concern centers on the risk of the injury recurring during the tournament. The upcoming rehearsal will provide a practical assessment of Neuer’s fitness. The national team will monitor his performance as the World Cup approaches.