Rumours sweeping through German football media claim Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer could be ruled out for the entire remainder of the 2025-26 season, after scans on his injured left calf revealed more extensive damage than first believed.
While the club has officially stated the goalkeeper faces a “number of weeks” on the sidelines following the injury sustained against Werder Bremen on February 14, multiple unnamed sources from within the Bundesliga are suggesting the recovery timeline could be closer to three months. There’s even talk among some insiders that Neuer may require minor surgical intervention to fully address the issue – a step the club is said to be weighing up carefully given his age.
Adding fuel to the speculation, whispers from the Allianz Arena corridors indicate that top officials have already begun preliminary discussions about cover options for the run-in. It’s being rumoured that Bayern are keeping tabs on a handful of experienced free agents, as well as exploring a potential short-term loan deal for a goalkeeper from a fellow top-flight European club before the end of the transfer window later this month.
There are also unconfirmed claims that Neuer’s long-term future at Bayern is now under greater scrutiny than ever before. While the veteran shot-stopper has repeatedly stated he wants to finish his career at the club, some sources suggest the latest setback has led to private conversations about whether he’ll be able to return to full fitness in time to see out his contract beyond this season.
On the pitch, it’s rumoured that 22-year-old Jonas Urbig is set to retain the starting spot for the crucial derby against Borussia Dortmund on February 28 – though there’s talk of pressure from some board members to bring in more experienced cover immediately, especially with Bayern still in the running for three trophies this season.
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