Bayern confirm Neuer tendon tear after Mainz match

Bayern Munich said goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has torn a tendon in his right foot and will be unavailable for the time being, without setting a return date. The injury followed his early departure from Saturday’s 2-1 Bundesliga win at Mainz, where he was replaced before halftime by Jonas Urbig.

The club announced the diagnosis on Sunday. German media reports estimated that Neuer could be out for around two months, but Bayern did not confirm that timeframe. The club’s statement gave no further timetable for his recovery.

Neuer, 40, had returned to action after missing matches with a foot problem. He played in Bayern’s Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid earlier in the week, then left the Mainz match with a recurrence of the issue. Reports said he was forced off shortly before halftime; one account placed his departure in the 45th minute.

The Mainz match was also a record appearance for Neuer. At 40 years and 225 days, he became the oldest player to appear for Bayern in a Bundesliga match, surpassing the previous club record held by Bernd Dreher. It was Neuer’s 550th Bundesliga appearance overall, according to Bayern’s record information.

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