Bayern Munich confirmed that veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the final match of 2025 after sustaining a muscle tear in his right thigh during the 2-2 draw with Mainz, but he is expected to return after the winter break.
Bayern Munich’s disappointing 2-2 draw against Mainz was compounded by the news that captain Manuel Neuer will miss the rest of 2025 due to a muscle tear.
The 39-year-old goalkeeper, who was seen struggling late in Sunday’s match, underwent an examination on Monday.
The diagnosis confirmed a muscle tear in his right thigh, immediately ruling him out of the final fixture.
While a muscle tear of this severity typically sidelines a player for several weeks, the timing of the injury offers a minimal impact on the season.
Neuer will miss the upcoming trip to Heidenheim, but with the Bundesliga entering its traditional winter break, the disruption to the team’s schedule is contained.
The injury hands a crucial opportunity to summer signing Jonas Urbig, who will step into the starting lineup for the final game of the year.
Neuer is expected to use the league’s hiatus to fully recover and be fit to rejoin the squad when the Bundesliga campaign resumes in January.