Bayern Munich: Injuries to Germany's Lahm, Neuer won't keep them out of World Cup

Germany and Bayern Munich defender Philipp Lahm, left, and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer were both injured in the German Cup final but will take part in World Cup preparations. (Alexander Hassenstein/FIFA/Getty Images)
Some of Germany's stalwart starters are battling injury woes after a lengthy club season, but so far they've been given the green light for all things World Cup.
Bayern Munich's Philipp Lahm and Manuel Neuer both suffered injuries in the club's 2-0 win over Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's German Cup final, but the Bundesliga winner claims that both players will be cleared to participate in World Cup camp, allaying fears of a worst-case scenario for Die Mannschaft.
Via the club's official English-language Twitter feed (and confirmed on the club's official website):
https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/468409158572994560
KNOW YOUR ENEMY: Germany goalkeeper Manuel Neuer
https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/468410679540842496
KNOW YOUR ENEMY: Germany midfielder Toni Kroos
https://twitter.com/FCBayernEN/status/468411223156215809

Avi Creditor is a senior editor and has covered soccer for more than a decade. He’s also a scrappy left back.