Neuer in Bayern Munich squad for DFB-Pokal final

Joe Wright

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Manuel Neuer has been included in Bayern Munich's squad for the DFB-Pokal final against Eintracht Frankfurt on Saturday.

The Germany international has recovered sufficiently from foot surgery to be named in the group travelling to Berlin, although it is likely Sven Ulreich will start the match in goal.

It is the first time Neuer will be in a matchday squad since the 4-0 Bundesliga win over Mainz on September 16 last year.

Thomas Muller has also been passed fit after suffering a stomach bug this week, but veteran winger Arjen Robben and defender Jerome Boateng have been ruled out with ongoing muscle problems.

Midfielder Arturo Vidal is also unavailable as he continues his recovery from knee surgery.

Bayern are looking to clinch the domestic double with victory in what will be Jupp Heynckes' final match in charge.

Frankfurt boss Niko Kovac will take over as Bayern head coach on July 1.

Neuer has also been included in Germany's preliminary squad for the World Cup, and may be included in the final 23 if he can prove his fitness.

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Joe is a Senior Editor at Sporting News. He was previously a sub editor and writer for Goal.com before spending six years as part of the Stats Perform editorial news service, covering major global sports including football, tennis, boxing, NBA, rugby union and athletics. Joe has reported live on some of the biggest games in football, including two UEFA Champions League finals, Euro 2016, the Confederations Cup 2017 and the 2018 World Cup final at the end of a month in Russia.