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Bayern Munich will face Shakhtar Donetsk in the Champions League tonight, but the team will be without their captain and starting goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer. Head coach Vincent Kompany delivered the concerning news during a press conference on Monday.
“He has a broken rib. He probably won’t play again this year. The important thing is that he heals now. Then, I hope that Manu will return from January,” stated the Belgian coach.
This injury marks another setback for Neuer, who has faced a challenging period with injuries over the past year.
The absence of Neuer, a key figure for the Bavarian side, will be a significant blow as Bayern continues to navigate the Champions League and Bundesliga campaigns. Sven Ulreich is expected to step up as the primary goalkeeper for the remainder of the calendar year.
