Shock at FC Bayern: Neuer is injured in the goal celebration!

Shock at FC Bayern: Neuer is injured in the goal celebration!

München, Deutschland - shock message for FC Bayern Munich! The star goalkeeper Manuel Neuer injured himself in the 3-0 win against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, in the UEFA Champions League. As the , new things drew the injury to 2: 0 from Jamal Musiala Leave the field for 58th minute. The promising CL debutant Jonas Urbig jumped in for him, which was fine at first glance, but the concern for new ones remained.

sports director Max Eberl later expressed that it was a “muscular story”, but has not yet been able to make a precise diagnosis. "It is something muscular. But I can't say now whether it is a fiber tear, a strain or hardening," says Eberl. The fears then confirmed-according to the Reporting at 90min Neuer suffered a muscle fiber tear. This means that he will not only miss the upcoming games in the Bundesliga against VfL Bochum and 1. FC Union Berlin, but also the round of 16 second leg against Bayer 04 Leverkusen.

Bavaria's failure

After Neuer's injury, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany had to smile at DAZN and explained: "It happened when cheering." But despite the predicament, the trainer was optimistic about the replacement: "If it is Urbig, it is Urbig - and we won't worry." Jonas Urbig, who was substituted for Neuer, assumed responsibility, and his performance was described as "very quiet and sovereign". Meanwhile, Sven Ulreich, who was the third goalkeeper, got in the hustle and bustle when he had to change quickly to get the substitute bench.

The uncertainty about the seriousness of Neuer's injury is very tension among Bayern, while the team is preparing for the upcoming challenges. All of these developments throw a shadow on the current ambitions of the record champions in the Champions League and in the Bundesliga.