Bayern Munich’s team captain, Manuel Neuer, is facing a period on the sidelines due to a calf muscle tear sustained during a celebration in their recent Champions League victory over Bayer Leverkusen. Neuer had to be substituted during the match, and the club has confirmed his injury, stating that he will be out of action for the time being.
The incident occurred just after Bayern scored their second goal, with Neuer being replaced by debutant Jonas Urbig. Despite this setback, Bayern remains in a strong position in the league and Champions League competitions.
Neuer, who recently signed an extension with Bayern, is no stranger to injury setbacks, having previously missed a significant amount of time due to a broken leg. Urbig, who came on as a substitute, had a relatively uneventful game as Bayern controlled the match against the defending German champions.
The team is set to face Leverkusen again in the return leg of the Champions League, maintaining a dominant position in the competition.