Manuel Neuer Sidelined with Calf Tear, Bayern Munich Face Crucial Matches Without Captain
Bayern Munich’s legendary goalkeeper and captain, Manuel Neuer, is set for an enforced spell on the sidelines after suffering a torn muscle fibre in his left calf during Saturday’s win over Werder Bremen. Initially thought to be minor, scans revealed a more serious injury, leaving Bayern without their key shot-stopper for an unspecified period, potentially up to three weeks.
This injury comes at a challenging time for the club, with crucial Bundesliga clashes against Eintracht Frankfurt and Borussia Dortmund looming, forcing Bayern to adapt without their influential leader.