Bayern’s Ismael Saibari attracts attention with German message to injured Manuel Neuer

Manuel Neuer’s injury has prompted a wave of support from his Bayern Munich team-mates, but Ismael Saibari’s attempt to write a message in German became an unexpected talking point.

The Bayern captain was added to the club’s growing injury list after suffering a problem during the 2-1 victory over Mainz in the previous round.

Neuer sustained a tear to a tendon in his right foot and is expected to be out until the end of the year. His absence adds to the difficulties facing Aaron Danks, who is in charge of the team while Vincent Kompany is unavailable.

Neuer posted a photograph of himself using crutches on Instagram, accompanied by a message about his injury. Current and former Bayern players were among those who responded with words of encouragement and wishes for his recovery.

Saibari, the Morocco international who joined the German club last summer, was one of those to comment. The 25-year-old is still at an early stage of learning German and appeared to try to offer his support in the language.

According to German website TZ, Saibari wrote: “Gute Besserung wir sein samen.”

The wording left some followers unsure about the message he was trying to convey. One supporter advised him to use Google before posting comments in German.

Saibari replied: “I’m trying to write without using Google, but I’ll definitely be able to do it. Thank you for the correction.”

TZ reported that Saibari appeared to mean: “We wish you a speedy recovery… we are with you.” However, the sentence was not grammatically accurate.

Despite the mistake, his effort was well received by supporters, who responded by wishing Saibari a swift recovery of his own.

The midfielder is also injured after suffering a torn ankle ligament against Borussia Dortmund. He is expected to be sidelined for several weeks, meaning he could be absent for a similar period to Neuer.

Neuer addressed his injury in the original Instagram post, writing: “An injury never comes at the right time, but it is part of the game.”

The Germany goalkeeper also thanked his followers for their “encouraging words” and made clear that he had no intention of giving up.

“I have been through this before and I will overcome it this time too,” Neuer added. “From now on, my entire focus will be on recovery.”