Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has hit out at Manuel Neuer’s decision-making after the veteran goalkeeper’s early blunder cost his side in a dramatic 2-2 draw against Augsburg. The mistake allowed the hosts to score the fastest goal in the history of the Bundesliga, leaving the German giants frustrated in their pursuit of the top spot.
Bayern Munich were held to a 2-2 draw by Augsburg in a chaotic Bavarian derby defined by extreme statistical dominance and defensive fragility. Despite Harry Kane providing two assists, a historic early error and clinical finishing from the hosts forced the Rekordmeister to settle for a point.
A historic false start by Bayern Munich: because Manuel Neuer made a huge blunder, Bayern conceded the fastest goal in Bundesliga history away to Augsburg.
After a hair-raising blunder by Manuel Neuer and the fastest goal conceded in Bundesliga history, Bayern Munich have had to swallow a setback and missed the chance to go top.
Manuel Neuer is widely regarded as one of the greatest goalkeepers to ever grace the pitch, but the Bayern Munich veteran endured a moment he will want to forget immediately on Saturday. The German icon was at the heart of a shocking defensive lapse that saw Bundesliga records tumble within seconds of the opening whistle.
Bayern Munich have reportedly identified Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope as a shock target ahead of next summer's transfer window. The Bundesliga giants are scouring the market for a seasoned deputy to support incoming first-choice Jonas Urbig once Manuel Neuer hangs up his boots, with the 34-year-old emerging on their shortlist.
The word has been going round for some time that Manuel Neuer will end his career after this season. In that context, Bayern Munich are said to have a prominent list of names to strengthen their goalkeeping position.
What several German goalkeeping legends were denied over the past almost 50 years, Bayern Munich’s Jonas Urbig has managed in his first two appearances for the Germany team.
Bayern Munich are reportedly stepping up their efforts to secure a long-term succession plan for Manuel Neuer, with a former Arsenal star emerging as a shock candidate. The Bundesliga giants are scanning the market for experienced reinforcements to stabilise their goalkeeping department as their legendary number one approaches the twilight of his career.
Jurgen Klopp has officially ushered in a new era for the German national team by confirming Marc-Andre ter Stegen as his undisputed first-choice goalkeeper. The decision comes in the wake of Manuel Neuer’s definitive retirement from international football following his final appearance at the World Cup.
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has written another chapter in European football history after starting against Bodo/Glimt in the Champions League. The 40-year-old custodian has now featured across 18 separate European campaigns for the Bavarian giants, surpassing the long-standing club milestone previously set by former team-mate Thomas Muller.
