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Neuer ruled out of Bayern’s Champions League match with a foot problem
Bayern Munich will play Norwegian champions Viking Stavanger in the Champions League without goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Neuer felt discomfort in his foot after Bayern’s 2-2 Bundesliga draw with Augsburg on Saturday.
Coach Vincent Kompany said the decision to leave him out was medical and that the club did not want to take a risk.
Jonas Urbig will take his place in goal.
The 23-year-old is expected to serve as Neuer’s deputy this season and has already played twice for Bayern this season.
Neuer’s performance against Augsburg had prompted discussion about his age, but club leaders publicly backed him.
The sources do not say when Neuer is expected to return.
Manuel Neuer will miss Bayern Munich’s Champions League match against Viking Stavanger because of a foot problem.
Coach Vincent Kompany said Jonas Urbig will take Neuer’s place in goal.
Neuer noticed the discomfort after Bayern’s 2-2 Bundesliga draw with FC Augsburg.
He missed Bayern’s final training session at the Lyse Arena.
Kompany said the decision was based purely on medical grounds and that Bayern would not risk Neuer.
- Who
- Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the match; Jonas Urbig will play in goal.
- What
- Neuer was ruled out of Bayern’s Champions League match because of a foot problem.
- When
- The match was due to take place after Kompany confirmed the decision on Monday evening; its date is not stated.
- Where
- Bayern’s match is against Viking Stavanger in Norway.
- Why
- Neuer felt discomfort in his foot after the Bundesliga match against FC Augsburg, and Bayern did not want to risk him.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Neuer noticed foot discomfort after Bayern’s 2-2 Bundesliga draw with FC Augsburg.
Kompany confirmed at a press conference that Neuer would miss the match and Urbig would play.
Neuer missed the final training session at the Lyse Arena.
- Match
- Bayern Munich vs Viking Stavanger
- Reason Neuer is out
- Foot discomfort
- Replacement goalkeeper
- Jonas Urbig
- Previous match
- Bayern 2-2 FC Augsburg
- Training venue
- Lyse Arena
What people are saying
Manu felt something in his foot.
I don't think it's that serious.
but there is no point in taking a risk.
Manuel is still a very good one
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