Confirmed: Neuer out for weeks! | OneFootball

Torn muscle fiber - Neuer out for weeks!

Huge blow on an otherwise perfect night: Club captain Manuel Neuer had to be substituted in Bayern's 3-0 victory over rival Leverkusen in the 1st leg of the UEFA Champions League round of 16. The goalkeeper injured himself while celebrating Jamal Musiala's goal to put the Bavarians 2-0 in front.

Sky Germany now reports: Neuer's injury includes a torn muscle fiber in the right calf and will put him out of action (at least) until the upcoming international break. That means the 38 year old will miss not only the return leg against Leverkusen, but also the Bundesliga games against Bochum, Union Berlin and St. Pauli.

The most likely replacement will be Jonas Urbig, who already came on for Neuer against Leverkusen on Wednesday. The 21 year old goalkeeper talent transfered to Bayern Munich in January and is seen by many as a possible successor for the legend that is Manuel Neuer.