Bayern Munich’s personnel woes are growing. The German record champions will also have to do without captain Manuel Neuer in Sunday’s Bundesliga away game against SC Freiburg (5:30 p.m.). The 40-year-old is unavailable due to ongoing foot discomfort. This means the Munich team will once again have to do without their starting goalkeeper.

As FC Bayern officially announced on Saturday, Neuer continues to struggle with tendon irritation in his foot. The 2014 World Cup champion will therefore have to sit out the match in Breisgau.

The absence comes at the worst possible time for the Munich team. Following their 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League, Bayern are looking to get back to winning ways in the Bundesliga. However, they will have to do so without several key players.

Urbig will be in goal for Bayern against Freiburg

With Neuer out, Jonas Urbig is once again taking center stage. The 23-year-old will replace the Bayern captain between the posts.

Urbig had already gained playing time in recent weeks when Neuer was sidelined due to foot problems.

For the record champions, however, the captain’s latest absence is still a setback. Neuer had only just returned to action in the Champions League match against Arsenal after previously missing games due to injury.

The club did not specify how long the veteran will be sidelined this time. It therefore remains unclear whether Neuer will be available for the upcoming competitive matches.

Bayern will have to do without numerous stars

In addition to Neuer, the Munich team will be without other key players against Freiburg. Joshua Kimmich is unavailable due to a bereavement in the family. Luis Díaz will also be sidelined for several weeks following the muscle injury he sustained in the Arsenal game.

Jamal Musiala continues to work toward his return, while Minjae Kim will also sit out due to minor physical issues.

Added to this is the unusual situation on the bench. Following Vincent Kompany’s collapse on Friday, assistant coach Aaron Danks will lead the team in Freiburg.

Bayern thus face a difficult away match. Despite the numerous absences, the record champions still have a star-studded roster.

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