Injury concerns surrounding Manuel Neuer continue at FC Bayern. The 40-year-old was sidelined once again during the 3-1 away win against SC Freiburg. After his return in the Champions League match against Arsenal, the Bayern captain’s foot problems have flared up again. Now Neuer is also at risk of missing the upcoming DFB Cup match against 1. FC Magdeburg.

Even before the Arsenal game, the veteran had been struggling with foot discomfort. Due to fluid buildup, Neuer had to sit out the matches against Viking Stavanger and RB Leipzig. He finally returned between the posts against the Londoners and played the entire match without any apparent limitations.

However, hopes for a permanent return were not fulfilled. After the Champions League match, Neuer was once again unable to train normally. On Saturday, the Munich club finally confirmed that the captain would also miss the game against Freiburg due to persistent tendon irritation.

Danks Provides an Update on Neuer’s Injury

After the victory in Breisgau, Kompany’s stand-in, Aaron Danks, was asked about the Bayern captain’s condition.

However, the Englishman was not yet able to provide a specific prognosis for Wednesday’s cup match against Magdeburg. “I’m not entirely sure. He had a slight flare-up in his foot. It depends on how long it takes for that to subside,” Danks explained at the press conference.

Still, the 43-year-old expressed confidence that Neuer won’t be sidelined for long. “It might be a bit uncomfortable for him right now, but I don’t think it will take too long.”

It therefore remains to be seen whether the 40-year-old will be ready to play again as early as Wednesday.

Urbig could also start in goal against Magdeburg

For Bayern, however, there’s no reason to risk a hasty return for their starting goalkeeper.

With Jonas Urbig, they have a reliable backup who has recently demonstrated his qualities in impressive fashion.

In the 3-1 win over Freiburg, the 23-year-old impressed with several key saves and kept the Munich side in the game, especially during the hard-fought closing stages.

Aaron Danks also praised the young goalkeeper highly after the game and emphasized the coaching staff’s great confidence in Urbig.

For Neuer’s designated successor, this could mean his next chance to prove himself as early as Wednesday.

In any case, Bayern is following a plan to give Urbig more playing time this season and gradually prepare him for a bigger role.

For Neuer, the main priority now is likely to fully recover from his injury. The next major challenge awaits as early as this coming Saturday with the Bundesliga showdown against Borussia Dortmund.

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