Manuel Neuer was already out for FC Bayern during the midweek match against Viking Stavanger and, due to an injury, also had to sit out the big game against Leipzig, which Bayern won 6–1. 

However, the diagnosis was not initially disclosed. Club officials and head coach Vincent Kompany referred only to a foot injury.

In the lead-up to the match against Leipzig, FC Bayern officials were also reluctant to commit to whether the goalkeeper would be fit to play in Wednesday’s Champions League showdown against Arsenal. That remains to be seen and will depend on how his recovery progresses.

FC Bayern: Eberl Provides More Clarity on Neuer

Neuer, who was criticized before his absence for a mistake against FC Augsburg that led to an early goal, could therefore miss additional matches.

Max Eberl, sporting director at FC Bayern, has now explained in more detail why Neuer is currently unavailable. “There was just a bit of fluid in his foot. He wasn’t quite ready for today. We’ll see if he’ll be ready by Wednesday,” said Eberl.

This means it’s still unclear at the moment whether the goalkeeper will be fit in time. So the uncertainty surrounding the experienced goalkeeper continues. Fluid in the foot is often a result of irritation or overexertion, which is primarily treated by consistent rest.

So caution is advised. Since the team has a very talented backup in Jonas Urbig, who has also been playing well recently, his absence wouldn’t be a disaster for FC Bayern. We’ll just have to take it one game at a time. Things are coming thick and fast right now anyway—on Wednesday they play at home against Arsenal, then in the Bundesliga in Freiburg. Sunday’s game is an absolute top-tier matchup.

By then, Jamal Musiala could also be back in the lineup. “I don’t think he’ll be ready for the Arsenal game. We’re bringing him back slowly, but he’ll be back in October,” Eberl said of the dribbling maestro.

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