Manuel Neuer faces up to two months out after latest Bayern Munich injury

Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer is expected to miss up to two months after suffering a partial tear to a tendon in his right foot, according to German newspaper Bild.

The 40-year-old goalkeeper was injured during Bayern’s 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Mainz on Saturday, adding to a growing list of fitness problems that have disrupted his appearances for the club in recent years.

Neuer’s latest setback is another blow for Bayern, who will now be without their captain for the weeks ahead. Bild reported that the injury could keep the Germany international out of action for as long as two months.

The newspaper also highlighted the extent of Neuer’s previous struggles with injury. Before this latest problem, his earlier absences had totalled 1,222 days.

That figure underlines the physical difficulties that have followed the veteran goalkeeper throughout his career and adds another entry to an extensive injury record.