Manuel Neuer's return to action is delayed

Bayern head coach Thomas Tuchel held a press conference before the Bundesliga match with Mainz.

"We've got Manuel Neuer back in training. That's an excellent story. We're very proud of him. We decided together with him yesterday that Sven Ulreich will be in goal against Mainz and probably against Galatasaray to give him more training sessions. He's trained very well. But despite all the delight, we can't get too far ahead of ourselves."

"Mainz love the role of the underdog. They've cultivated it. It's a strength of theirs, especially at times when things aren't going well. It's something we need to face up against. We were in good form, had one of our best games against Freiburg. Now we've had an international break and are training again for the first time with the whole team today, but there are different situations. I'm pleased we're playing at 6.30. It's not just about our play but also how we play physically. We're expecting a lot of long balls, lots of battling for the second balls. I'm well aware of what's coming our way."