Overview
- Bayern ruled Neuer out of the DFB‑Pokal final and selected 22‑year‑old Jonas Urbig to start, with the club winning the match 3-0.
- Neuer suffered a left calf problem that forced his substitution in the Bundesliga finale on May 16 and the club judged it too risky to play him days later.
- Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann supported extra rest and said the short break should help Neuer join the national group in better shape for tournament preparation.
- Neuer watched the Cup final from the stands, celebrated with teammates and said his recovery is on a good path, but he is not expected to join full national training immediately or likely feature in the May 31 friendly.
- The recall of 40‑year‑old Neuer after his 2024 retirement came because other options faced fitness questions, and Bayern and the DFB will keep monitoring him to protect his World Cup availability.