Recent Injury Setback for Neuer
Bayern Munich’s captain and primary goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, has encountered another challenge in his recovery from a calf injury, according to a recent announcement from the club. Initially injured while celebrating a goal during Bayern’s Champions League victory against Bayer Leverkusen, the 38-year-old made a short-lived return to training only to reinjure his calf this weekend.
Impact on Upcoming Matches
This injury setback makes Neuer’s participation in the upcoming Bundesliga match against St Pauli on March 29 highly uncertain. Furthermore, his availability for the Champions League quarter-final matches against Inter Milan in April is now in doubt.
Bayern’s Goalkeeping Alternatives
With Neuer potentially sidelined, Bayern may turn to their backup goalkeepers. Jonas Urbig, the 21-year-old backup, recently missed playing with Germany’s U21 due to a foot injury. Other options include Israel’s national goalkeeper Daniel Peretz and Sven Ulreich.
Bayern’s Current Season Standing
Despite the challenges, Bayern Munich remains in a strong position, currently leading the Bundesliga by six points over their closest rivals, Leverkusen, with eight games left in the season.
