Manuel Neuer makes a costly mistake against Augsburg, while debate continues over whether the Germany national team can do without Joshua Kimmich. It is all nonsense, says Uli Hoeneß.
Manuel Neuer took responsibility for a silly mistake that led to the earliest goal in Bundesliga history against Augsburg. The veteran goalkeeper took a heavy touch within nine seconds, allowing Robin Fellhauer to score into an empty net.
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.
