Due to a broken leg, Manuel Neuer will miss the remainder of Bayern Munich’s season, know his latest injury update
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer of Bayern Munich and Germany has disclosed that he has broken his leg and will miss the remainder of the 2022–23 season. After Germany was eliminated from the 2022 World Cup, the renowned goalkeeper, 36, sustained the injury while skiing.
Manuel Neuer Leg Injury Latest Update, Status And Return Date News
Germany placed third in Group E, behind Spain and Japan, and was consequently ousted from the premier international competition in Qatar. After Germany’s elimination from the World Cup in the group stage, Neuer took some time off. With the rest of the Bayern team, he was scheduled to fly back to Qatar on January 6 for the team’s winter training camp.
Broken leg confirmed by Manuel Neuer
Neuer posted on Instagram from his hospital bed, saying: “Hey people, what can I say, the end of the year could have gone better… I fractured my lower leg when ski touring while attempting to clear my brain.
“The operation yesterday went well. I’m grateful to the physicians! But knowing that the current season is gone for me stings.
❗ Manuel Neuer broke his leg while on holiday and underwent surgery. His season is over! pic.twitter.com/ReU8ohswQW
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) December 10, 2022
- Injury: Leg
- Type: Serious
- Return: 2023 Aug
Massive setback for Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich now has to play the remainder of the season without their first-choice goalkeeper, which is a nightmarish injury development. Bayern is presently four points ahead of Freiburg in second place in the Bundesliga standings. The two candidates to temporarily take the position of the 36-year-old are Sven Ulreich and Johannes Schenk.
The 36-year-old was replaced by Sven Ulreich after missing multiple Bayern games in October due to a shoulder ailment. He was well enough to play in the World Cup. Before the Bundesliga resumes on January 20 when Bayern visit RB Leipzig, Bayern is in first place by four points.
How has Neuer performed so far this year?
Neuer has appeared in three Champions League games, as well as the German Super Cup and 12 league games. Neuer is rated 6.82 for the season by WhoScored.com, which places him as the 13th highest rated member of the Bayern team.
Although the 36-year-prime old’s years may be behind him at this point, he is still regarded as one of the best goalkeepers in the world.