Bayern Munich are preparing to navigate a pivotal stretch of the season without captain Manuel Neuer after the veteran goalkeeper sustained a calf injury during their recent Bundesliga outing.
Manuel Neuer's future is one of the key issues Bayern Munich must resolve as the January break comes to an end and attention turns to the second half of the Bundesliga season.
Manuel Neuer has credited Bayern Munich's unity and consistently high performance as the key reasons behind their outstanding season so far.
Manuel Neuer insisted he is “in no rush" to make a decision on his Bayern Munich future after the champions earned a 3-1 win against St Pauli, with the veteran goalkeeper also reiterating that he will not return to the German national team.
Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany revealed that captain Manuel Neuer remains a doubt for Saturday's clash with SC Freiburg, while Serge Gnabry is unlikely to be involved after picking up a knock.
Bayern Munich have secured their FIFA Club World Cup knockout spot, but young goalkeeper Jonas Urbig will stay benched unless Manuel Neuer is injured, coach Vincent Kompany has confirmed.