Bayern Munich confirm Manuel Neuer will miss games with partial tendon tear

Bayern Munich have confirmed that goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be unavailable for the coming period after suffering a partial tear to a tendon in his right foot.

The 39-year-old was injured during Bayern’s 2-1 away victory over Mainz on Saturday and was forced to leave the pitch shortly before half-time.

“Manuel Neuer will be unavailable to the team in the coming period after suffering a partial tear to a tendon in his right foot during Saturday’s 2-1 away win over Mainz,” Bayern Munich said in a statement on their official website.

The club added that the diagnosis was confirmed by Bayern Munich’s medical staff following an examination.

Neuer was unable to continue after sustaining the injury and was withdrawn before the interval as Bayern held on to claim all three points.

Bayern Munich are top of the Bundesliga with 21 points after nine matches.