Manuel Neuer will not play again this year

Ahead of Bayern Munich's Champions League Group Stage match against Shakhtar, head coach Vincent Kompany delivered disappointing news for the club's fans.

Details: According to the Belgian manager, legendary goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will not return to action in 2024.

"Manuel Neuer has a broken rib. He is unlikely to play again this year. We expect his return in January.", Dailysports quoted Kompany as saying

Neuer sustained the rib injury during the DFB-Pokal match against Bayer Leverkusen, which Bayern lost 1–0. The incident occurred during a collision with Jeremie Frimpong, resulting in Neuer receiving the first red card of his career.

Reminder: Yesterday, Bayern permanently retired the No. 5 jersey in honor of club legend Franz Beckenbauer.