Manuel Neuer may play in Saturday's match against Mainz

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is set to return to the pitch after almost a year of recovery from injury, German journalist Florian Plettenberg reports on his Twitter page.

Manuel Neuer, Getty Images

The 37-year-old goalkeeper is expected to return to the pitch in Munich's next match against Mainz on Saturday, 21 October. Neuer plans to return to the starting line-up immediately, despite his long absence.

We would like to remind you that Neuer broke his leg during a winter skiing holiday in November last year.

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