Bayern hold no intention of signing Neuer replacement in January

By Ultan Corcoran@UltanCorcoran

The German record champions do not intent on finding a replacement for the injured Manuel Neuer in the January transfer window.

Despite Manuel Neuer’s injury, Bayern Munich will not sign an additional goalkeeper in the winter transfer window.

According to BILD, the club’s chiefs have confidence in their existing squad and expects their captain to be fully fit again by January.

Until then, Jonas Urbig will take over in goal. Sven Ulreich, an experienced backup, will step in behind the 23-year-old shot-stopper.

Neuer suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot during the 2-1 win in Mainz – the same area causing him problems since mid-October.

The 40-year-old is expected to be sidelined until Christmas, with the top priority now is for the captain to fully recover from his injury.

According to the report, Neuer is expected to be the starting goalkeeper again upon his return, while Urbig will help manage his workload.

During his absence, the backup goalkeeper slot behind Urbig and Ulreich will remain flexible. No youth player will be promoted to the first team.

Instead, goalkeepers from the U-23 and U-19 squads will be integrated into training and matchday squads as needed.

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