Neuer tears foot tendon after record Mainz outing; Urbig steps in

📰 Manuel Neuer has a partial tendon tear in his right foot after going off at Mainz. 📌 Key points 🩺 Bayern's medical staff confirmed the injury on 8 November. ⏱️ The club gave no timeframe, saying only that he is out for the time being. 📰 Sky Sport reports around six weeks, ruling out a return this calendar year. 🧤 Jonas Urbig, 23, replaced him before half-time and is set to deputise. 🏅 Neuer, 40 years and 225 days old, had become Bayern's oldest Bundesliga player. 📝 What happened ⚽ Neuer went off shortly before half-time in Saturday's 2-1 win at Mainz, holding his foot. Sportschau says he lost his balance under the ball while trying to deal with a Mainz attack. 🏥 Bayern's medical department confirmed a partial tendon tear in the right foot on Sunday. No duration was given; Sky Sport puts it at about six weeks. 💬 Neuer wrote on Instagram that an injury never comes at the right time but is part of the game. Sky pundit Markus Babbel said he will be back and does not want to end like this. 📊 By the numbers • Age: 40 years 225 days, Bayern's oldest Bundesliga player • 550th Bundesliga appearance • Urbig, 23, has five league appearances this season (ESPN) • About six weeks out (Sky report, not an official club figure) 🔭 Why it matters Bayern are already without head coach Vincent Kompany, who is recovering from meningeal irritation, as well as Jamal Musiala, Luis Diaz and Serge Gnabry. Next up is Cologne at home on 20 November in Matchday 10.