FC Bayern will most likely have to do without Manuel Neuer once again in the top Bundesliga match against RB Leipzig. The 40-year-old continues to struggle with foot problems and was unable to participate in Friday’s final training session. As a result, it appears likely that Jonas Urbig will once again be in goal on Saturday night.

Neuer had already been sidelined due to injury for the 3-3 draw against Viking Stavanger in the Champions League. Hopes for his return against Leipzig now appear to have been dashed.

As reported by BILD, the Bayern captain was also absent from the final training session ahead of the Bundesliga clash. As early as Thursday, Neuer had been training only individually at the training center on Säbener Straße.

Kompany wanted to test Neuer one more time

At the press conference on Friday morning, coach Vincent Kompany had remained cautious about his starting goalkeeper’s availability. “Manuel didn’t train yesterday. That means we’ll have to see today how he’s feeling and what the situation is,” the Belgian explained.

The Bayern coach had hinted at a possible stress test during the final training session. However, that didn’t happen.

Kompany also made it clear that the injury is not expected to result in a prolonged absence. “For now, he just needs to start feeling better again and get back to training when he can,” emphasized the 40-year-old.

According to BILD, the Munich club was already leaning toward resting Neuer once again for the match against Leipzig as early as Friday morning.

The goal: The 2014 World Cup champion should be ready to play again, if possible, for the important Champions League match against Arsenal FC next Wednesday.

Urbig Gets Another Chance to Prove Himself

This means Jonas Urbig is likely to earn Kompany’s trust once again. The 23-year-old already filled in for Neuer earlier this week in Stavanger and has also seen action this season in the Bundesliga against Elversberg and in the DFB Cup against Osnabrück.

In addition, the young goalkeeper recently gained valuable experience with the German national team.

While Urbig’s next opportunity is on the horizon, there is at least some positive news for Bayern in another area.

Aleksandar Pavlovic, who missed the Champions League match in Stavanger due to an injury, was back on the training field with the team on Friday, according to BILD.

Apart from Neuer, the only player missing was Jamal Musiala, who remains sidelined with an injury.

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