Shock for Bayern! As the Munich team announced on Sunday evening, FCB captain Manuel Neuer had an operation on his knee and will be out until further notice. According to media reports, Bayern’s number one will be absent for at least three weeks.
FC Bayern will have to do without their goalkeeper and top performer Manuel Neuer in the coming weeks. As the club surprisingly announced on Sunday, the national goalkeeper underwent surgery on his right knee joint and will be out until further notice. FCB did not give an exact diagnosis, nor exactly how long the goalkeeper will be out.
Sport director Hasan Salihamidzic commented as follows: “All of us in the club and the whole team wish Manuel a good and speedy recovery and we are sure that he will soon be in top shape with us again.”
Neuer had probably had problems for a long time
🚨 News #News: According to our information, he underwent spontaneous meniscus surgery today and had had problems for a long time. Pain again after the win against Leipzig. Downtime expected 3-4 weeks. @SkySportsNews #FC Bayern
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) February 6, 2022
As “Sky” reporter Florian Plettenberg reports, Neuer has had problems for a long time and complained of pain after yesterday’s top game against Leipzig (3: 2). According to Plettenberg, the goalkeeper will be out for three to four weeks. In all likelihood, Neuer will also miss the entire CL round of 16 against RB Salzburg (February 16 and March 8). Alongside Leon Goretzka (knee problems) and Alphonso Davies (inflammation of the heart muscle), Neuer is already the third top performer that Bayern have to do without.
“Everything went great”
Neuer himself has now spoken via Instagram and emphasizes that the surgery went well: “Hey guys, I had a small surgery on my knee today. Everything went so well that I can start my advanced training in a timely manner. Keep your fingers crossed! I’ll be back in a few weeks.”