Manuel Neuer is facing another spell on the sidelines as his fitness struggles continue to haunt Bayern Munich ahead of their crucial showdown with RB Leipzig. The veteran goalkeeper's availability is shrouded in uncertainty following a recurring foot issue that has already forced him to miss European action.
Former Bundesliga coach Mirko Slomka has commented on how Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who has recently come under criticism once again, is being treated.
Bayern Munich will be without captain Manuel Neuer for their upcoming Champions League fixture against Viking FK after the veteran goalkeeper suffered a foot injury. Head coach Vincent Kompany confirmed the news during his pre-match briefing, clearing the way for rising star Jonas Urbig to take the reins between the sticks.
Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl has offered a public show of support for Manuel Neuer following the goalkeeper's high-profile error in the Bundesliga. Despite growing calls for a changing of the guard at the Allianz Arena, the club hierarchy remains committed to their veteran captain.
The Bundesliga record books were rewritten on Saturday afternoon as Augsburg stunned Bayern Munich with a goal that arrived before many fans had even found their seats. It was a moment of pure opportunism that left the German giants reeling and a previously unheralded midfielder in the spotlight.
Record international Lothar Matthäus has lavished praise on Bayern Munich’s goalkeeping prospect Jonas Urbig and has already compared him to Manuel Neuer.
Jonas Urbig shines for Germany, while Manuel Neuer faces criticism after his bad mistake against FC Augsburg. Bayern Munich officials must now manage debates over a change of power in goal.
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.
