"With the concussion that Jonas Urbig suffered towards the end of the 6-1 win over Atalanta in Bergamo in the Champions League round of 16, Sven Ulreich is now the only fit senior keeper in the squad since Manuel Neuer is still recovering from a calf problem that has been troubling him for the better part of the past month now."
"For Ulreich, it's been almost 18 months since he's made a competitive appearance for the German Rekordmeister, though he did get some time in a January tune-up friendly vs. RB Salzburg."
"Being able to be a part of the full matchday routine with the senior squad would be an amazing experience for either youngster - travelling with the team to Leverkusen, training with the first team, and being a part of the whole process."
Bayern Munich confronts a significant goalkeeper shortage following Jonas Urbig's concussion during the 6-1 Champions League victory over Atalanta. Manuel Neuer remains unavailable due to a persistent calf problem expected to resolve in early April, while Urbig faces a ten-day absence. Sven Ulreich becomes the sole fit senior goalkeeper and will start the upcoming Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen. Ulreich hasn't played competitively in nearly 18 months, with only a January friendly appearance. Manager Vincent Kompany must include either youth prospect Leonard Prescott or Jannis Bärtl as backup, marking their first senior squad callups. Both youngsters will gain valuable experience with the first team despite likely remaining on the bench.
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