Bayern Munich have confirmed that club captain and first-choice goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be sidelined after sustaining a muscle tear.
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Official Statement
“Bayern will be without captain Manuel Neuer after the goalkeeper tore a muscle in his right thigh during Bayern’s Bundesliga match against Mainz,” the club’s medical department confirmed.
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Despite the injury, Neuer completed the full 90 minutes in the encounter against Mainz.
Neuer’s Season So Far
The veteran shot-stopper has been a key figure for Bayern this season, starting 20 matches across all competitions. He has recorded 42 saves and 13 clearances, underlining his continued importance to the team.
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Backup goalkeeper Daniel Peretz Urbig has featured in just four games so far this campaign.
Return Timeline
According to reports, Neuer is expected to return to action after the winter break, offering a timely boost to Bayern as they prepare for the second half of the season.
