Neuer still absent as Bayern resume training

Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer takes part in a training session for the team at DFB Campus to prepare for the friendly matches against France and Netherlands. Arne Dedert/dpa

Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer was still missing due to injury as Bayern Munich returned to training after a 2-0 home defeat against Borussia Dortmund all but ended their hopes for a 12th straight Bundesliga title.

Neuer, 38, suffered an adductor injury two weeks ago which made him miss Germany's friendly international victories against France and the Netherlands, and the Dortmund game on Saturday where Sven Ulreich deputised.

Bayern next visit mid-table Heidenheim in the league and next week Tuesday are at Arsenal for a Champions League quarter-final first leg match.

It remains unclear whether Neuer will be fit to play in Hoffenheim but Bayern definitely expect him back in London in a week's time. Neuer trained individually last week.

Midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic and Raphael Guerreiro were back in team training on Tuesday from ilness and injury, respectively.

The Dortmund defeat made Bayern slip 13 points behind leaders Bayer Leverkusen with seven games left. The Champions League could now offer them the most realistic chance to avoid a first season since 2012 without a trophy.

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