Manuel Neuer injured in Bayern Munich's victory against Mainz

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory against Mainz on November 8, 2026, maintaining their position at the top of the Bundesliga standings alongside Borussia Dortmund. Harry Kane provided two assists, while Kimmich and Karl scored the goals for the Bavarian side. Despite the result, the match was overshadowed by an injury to 40-year-old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.

Neuer, who entered the match as the oldest player in the history of the club to appear in the Bundesliga at 40 years and 225 days old, was forced to leave the pitch at halftime due to a recurring injury in his right leg. Subsequent medical examinations confirmed a partial tendon rupture. The club, working in coordination with Kicker magazine, arranged for the goalkeeper to visit a specialist on Sunday to assess the severity of the damage and determine the necessary recovery steps.

This injury comes as a significant concern for the club, which is now evaluating how to manage the absence of their veteran captain. The team remains in a precarious position regarding his immediate availability for upcoming league fixtures.