Bayern to rest Neuer away to Werder Bremen

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Munich's coach Pep Guardiola and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer  Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has not travelled with Bayern Munich for the Bundesliga fixture against Werder Bremen on Saturday, various media reported Friday. Neuer is reportedly not injured but has been given a break, reports from Sky television and the Bild newspaper say. In his absence either Pepe Reina or Tom Starke will make a first competitive appearance this season. League leaders Bayern are without injured wingers Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben for the match at in-form Bremen but Philipp Lahm is in the squad once more and could feature as a substitute.