FC Bayern will continue to be without Manuel Neuer. The 40-year-old was also unavailable for the 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund due to his ongoing foot problems. Attention now turns to the upcoming Champions League match against Atlético Madrid. However, it remains to be seen whether the captain will be able to return between the posts on Tuesday.

Neuer had already missed the previous competitive matches due to injury. Against BVB, Jonas Urbig once again took his place in goal. The youngster put in a solid performance but conceded two goals.

After the Bundesliga classic, Neuer was still with the team. The Bayern captain visited his teammates in the locker room and then briefly commented on his health as he left the Allianz Arena.

Neuer on playing against Atlético: “I hope so!”

After the game, Neuer was asked whether he would be fit in time for the Champions League match against Atlético Madrid. His brief reply: “I hope so!”

With that, the 40-year-old left the door open for a possible return. Neuer was not yet able to give a definitive commitment to playing on Tuesday.

The 2014 World Cup champion is still dealing with a foot injury. It remains unclear how far along his recovery is at this point.

For FC Bayern, the veteran’s return would be good news, especially with the important Champions League match on the horizon.

Bayern faces major personnel concerns ahead of the Atlético match

The uncertainty surrounding Neuer is currently just one of several personnel issues facing the German record champions.

In the Bundesliga classic against Dortmund, three attacking players—Ismael Saibari, Serge Gnabry, and Michael Olise—had to be substituted due to injuries.

Saibari and Gnabry, in particular , are expected to be sidelined for an extended period. Sporting director Max Eberl explained after the game that the injuries to both players were “a bit more serious than expected.”

Added to this are Jamal Musiala and Luis Díaz, who have been sidelined for some time. Head coach Vincent Kompany also remains unavailable on the sidelines for the Munich team due to illness.

For interim coach Aaron Danks, preparing for the match against Atlético Madrid could thus become a real challenge.

At least there is hope that Neuer will return soon. Whether the Bayern captain will actually be able to make his comeback on Tuesday is likely to be decided in the coming days. Until then, it remains to be seen whether Urbig will once again guard the Munich goal.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/11/01/comeback-gegen-atletico-neuer-gibt-update-zu-seiner-verletzung/.