Overview
- FC Bayern said Neuer suffered a torn muscle fibre in his left calf and will be unavailable "for the time being" following tests by the club’s medical staff.
- Sky Germany and Bild report an absence of about three weeks, which would rule Neuer out against Eintracht Frankfurt and likely Borussia Dortmund, with a longer return possible.
- Neuer was withdrawn at half-time of the 3-0 win at Werder Bremen after what officials initially described as a precaution before scans revealed a more serious tear.
- Jonas Urbig is set to start with Sven Ulreich as backup; Urbig has eight appearances this season with seven wins and four clean sheets across competitions.
- Club leaders, including Vincent Kompany and CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen, stress a patient approach to Neuer’s long-term future as German media speculate about retirement and contract talks.