the goalkeeper of Bayern Munchen and the German national team, Manuel Neuer, underwent knee surgery on Sunday, the day after the victory over Leipzig (3-2), and will be out “in the coming weeks”, announced the Bavarian club.
The exact length of his absence was not specified, but it seems clear that the 35-year-old will miss the first leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16 on February 16 against Austria’s Salzburg.
“Everyone at the club and the team wishes Manuel a good and speedy recovery. We are sure he will be back with us soon and in great shape,” said Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic.
Neuer posted an upbeat message on Instagram from his hospital bed, telling his followers that the operation had gone well and that he could be back on the pitch “in a few weeks”.
The announcement of his operation came as a surprise in Germany, just 24 hours after Neuer’s game on Saturday.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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