Bayern Munich's Neuer sidelined for two months with foot ligament injury

Manuel Neuer's injury troubles have mounted for Bayern Munich, with the club confirming Sunday that the veteran goalkeeper sustained a partial ligament tear in his right foot during Saturday's match at Mainz. The German side's medical team indicated the injury will sideline him for an extended period, with media reports suggesting a recovery timeline of approximately two months.

Neuer departed the pitch shortly before halftime in Bayern's 2-1 Bundesliga win, with backup goalkeeper Jonas Urbig stepping in to complete the match. The 23-year-old has become an increasingly familiar figure between the posts for Bayern this season, sharing duties with Neuer as the veteran approaches the twilight of his career.

The injury marks another setback in what has already been a limited season for Neuer, who has made only five league appearances for the Bavarian club. Urbig has also featured in five league matches, including his substitute appearance on Saturday. Despite the early departure, Neuer etched a statistical milestone, becoming Bayern's oldest Bundesliga player at 40 years and 225 days old, according to records kept by statistics service Opta.