Bayern Munich will have to do without their captain. Manuel Neuer was injured during the Bavarian victory (1-2) on the lawn of Mainz on Saturday in the Bundesliga. The German goalkeeper suffers from a partial tear of a tendon in his right foot, an injury which will keep him away from the field for an as yet undetermined period. A setback for the 40-year-old goalkeeper, whose experience and leadership remain valuable in Vincent Kompany’s collective. This absence represents a new headache for the Belgian technician, who will have to find a solution to ensure the interim in the Bavarian cages.
Bayern, however, has not communicated a precise timetable regarding the return of its captain, who will now begin his convalescence period. Manuel Neuer will be sidelined for around two months, however, announced BILD. “FC Bayern will miss Manuel Neuer for now. The captain was injured with a partial tear of a tendon in his right foot during the reigning German champions’ away victory on Saturday against 1. FSV Mainz 05. Get well, Manu »
