Breaking: Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer 'out for time being' with muscle tear
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Breaking: Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer 'out for time being' with muscle tear
"FC Bayern will have to make do without captain Manuel Neuer for the time being. The keeper suffered a torn muscle fiber in his left calf in Saturday's Bundesliga match at Werder Bremen. This was confirmed by a thorough examination carried out by FC Bayern's medical unit. Bild (via @iMiaSanMia) is reporting that Neuer will be out approximately three weeks:"
"Manuel Neuer is expected to be sidelined for around 3 weeks. Only in the unlikely event of a quick recovery could he be fit for the Dortmund game in two weeks. Neuer becomes the third Bayern Munich player since the start of 2026 to be felled by a calf injury, joining Konrad Laimer and Raphaël Guerreiro, who each recently missed time."
Manuel Neuer left Bayern Munich's 3-0 win over Werder Bremen at halftime and is sidelined with a torn muscle fiber in his left calf. FC Bayern's medical unit confirmed the injury after a thorough examination and stated he is out for the time being. Bild reports Neuer is expected to be sidelined for around three weeks, with only an unlikely quick recovery possibly making him available for the Dortmund game in two weeks. Neuer is the third Bayern player since the start of 2026 to suffer a calf injury, joining Konrad Laimer and Raphaël Guerreiro. Jonas Urbig is expected to assume goalkeeping duties while Neuer recovers.
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