Kim Min-jae (29) is also injured while Manuel Neuer (39, Bayern Munich) has collapsed due to another injury.

On the 23rd (Korean time), Germany's Sky Sports reported that "the possibility of a long absence for Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer was mentioned."

The veteran goalkeeper Neuer collapsed due to an injury during the first leg of the Round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League for the 2024-2025 season against Bayer 04 Leverkusen, held on March 6 in Munich, Germany.

The team won 3-0 at that time, but Neuer complained of discomfort while celebrating the team's goal in the second half and was eventually substituted for Jonas Urbig.

Sky Sports noted, "Bayern Munich has faced bad news," adding, "According to our investigation, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer is likely to miss the upcoming two Bundesliga matches (against St. Pauli and Augsburg) due to an injury."

The good news is that Neuer is expected to play in the Champions League quarterfinal match against Inter Milan in early April.

The outlet reported, "Bayern announced through their official channel on Saturday that 'Neuer will suspend training due to a reaction in his calf muscle.' According to our additional report, Neuer felt pain again in his right calf, which he was rehabilitating after previously experiencing a muscle fiber rupture."

"Neuer has missed two Bundesliga games and one Champions League match due to this injury. Bayern is currently just 6 points behind second-place Bayer Leverkusen, so Neuer's absence at this critical stage of the season is a significant burden," the report said.

Meanwhile, there is positive news. Backup goalkeeper Jonas Urbig, who had been sidelined due to a foot injury, is expected to return to training. Sky Sports reported, "Urbig is expected to join team training next week, and if his recovery goes smoothly, he will substitute for Neuer."

The outlet added, "With Bayern aiming for both the Champions League title and the league title, the return of the starting goalkeeper is expected to have a significant impact on the direction of the upcoming season."

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