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Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer set to miss two months with foot injury: reports

Neuer had to go off with the injury shortly before halftime in Bayern’s 2-1 Bundesliga win at Mainz on Saturday, with reserve keeper Jonas Urbig taking his place.

Published: Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 1:34 PM
Bayern keeper Manuel Neuer set to miss two months with foot injury: reports
Key Things to Know
  • Manuel Neuer suffered a partial ligament tear in his right foot and will be out of action.
  • The injury occurred just before halftime during Bayern Munich's 2-1 Bundesliga victory against Mainz on Saturday.
  • Twenty-three-year-old goalkeeper Jonas Urbig replaced Neuer to make his fifth league appearance of the season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is facing time on the sidelines after suffering a partial ligament tear in his right foot. The club announced on Sunday that the veteran will be out for "the time being." Neuer was substituted shortly before halftime during Bayern's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Mainz on Saturday.

Replacement goalkeeper Jonas Urbig stepped in for Neuer, marking his fifth league appearance of the season. Despite the setback, Opta confirmed that the match saw Neuer become Bayern Munich's oldest Bundesliga player at 40 years and 225 days old.

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