Champions League8 Nov 20261 minute read

Manuel Neuer Faces Foot Injury Layoff After Milestone Bayern Victory

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is out with a right foot injury sustained during Saturday's 2-1 victory against Mainz.

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Neuer Out with Foot Injury

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer faces a spell on the sidelines after suffering a right foot injury. The German club released an official statement on Sunday confirming that their captain sustained a partial tendon tear during weekend play.

The incident occurred shortly before halftime in Bayern's 2-1 Bundesliga victory away at 1.FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday. Neuer was evaluated by the FC Bayern medical unit, which confirmed the partial tear. The club did not provide a specific timeline for his recovery, stating only that Manuel Neuer will be out of action for the time being.

Jonas Urbig Steps In

When Neuer went down on Saturday, replacement goalkeeper Jonas Urbig stepped onto the pitch to fill the gap. The 23 year old keeper came on right before the half time break and finished out the match.

Urbig has played frequently for the club this season. The young goalkeeper is viewed inside the club as the long term successor to Neuer. This unexpected injury gives Urbig an extended opportunity to show he can handle the starting duties for the German record champions.

Both Neuer and Urbig have made five league appearances for Bayern so far this season, with Urbig adding to his tally during Saturday's substitute appearance.

Milestone Day Turned Bittersweet

Before the injury forced him off the pitch, Saturday's match was a historic occasion for Neuer. At 40 years and 225 days old, the veteran goalkeeper officially became the oldest player to ever feature for Bayern Munich in a Bundesliga game.

Adding to Bayern's Season Troubles

Neuer's physical setback is another blow for Bayern Munich in what has been a challenging campaign. The squad has already dealt with health scares off the pitch involving manager Vincent Kompany.

Kompany previously collapsed during a training session earlier this season. The manager was hospitalised and received treatment for meningeal irritation, an illness caused by inflammation of the tissue surrounding the brain or spinal cord.