AMUSED fans accused Manuel Neuer of “doing a John Terry” after the injured legend led Bayern Munich’s title celebrations.
Keeper Neuer took centre stage in full kit to lift the Bundesliga trophy after Bayern pipped Borussia Dortmund on goal difference following dramatic finales in both their games.
Chelsea icon Terry famously changed into match gear to spearhead joyous scenes after they won the 2012 Champions League final against Bayern.
JT was derided for that, yet did the same the following year as the Blues triumphed in the Europa League final against Benfica when he was injured.
Supporters might have more sympathy with Neuer now than with fellow skipper Terry – because of the contrasting reasons for their absence.
The 117-cap German, 37, has endured a terrible time since his season was ended by a skiing accident in January.
He soon feuded with then-manager Julian Nagelsmann.
And Neuer saw his personal keeper coach Tony Tapalovic sacked over claims he leaked player conversations.
He said: “It was a blow for me – when I was already on the ground. I felt like my heart was being ripped out.
“That was the most brutal thing I’ve experienced in my career. And I’ve already experienced a lot.”
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Now he’s made history as he and Thomas Muller and Manuel Neuer are the only two Bayern heroes to have played in their 11 straight title wins.
The stopper picked up the silverware on Saturday after Jamal Musiala’s glorious strike on 89 minutes clinched a 2-1 victory at Cologne.
Bayern still needed Dortmund to lose or draw at home to Mainz.
And Edin Terzic’s men battled back from a shock 2-0 deficit.
But they only levelled on 96 minutes through Niklas Sule and had no time left to find the winner they needed.
Neuer then looked like he had never been away as he donned a shiny turquoise top to raise the Bundesliga trophy.
One fan said: “Neuer doing a John Terry” – followed by three crying-with-laughter emojis.
But another called him “our goat”.
And as Neuer roared his delight next to Muller, a third supporter posted “Traditions” while a fourth claimed: “They’re cute together.”
