Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer could be facing a spell on the sidelines due to a foot injury. The 40-year-old missed Bayerns 3-3 Champions League draw with Viking in midweek, and coach Vincent Kompany revealed the veteran was absent from training on Thursday as Bayern prepare to face RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.Manu did not train yesterday. That means we have to see today how he feels and what the situation is like there, Kompany told his pre-match press conference. We dont have more information today. I dont want to take on the role of a doctor. Its on the foot, not on the thigh or the shoulder. It wont take that long. Whether its tomorrow or next week, well see. He should first get a better feeling and train when he can, then this phase will be over again.Defending Bundesliga champions Bayern are two points behind Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table.An error by Neuer saw Bayern concede the fastest goal in Bundesliga history last week in a 3-3 draw at Augsburg.Jonas Urbig played in goal against Viking, though Sven Ulreich is also an option in Neuers potential absence.Despite the results against Augsburg and Viking, Kompany believes Bayern are not far from their best as they face a Leipzig side just two points behind them in the table and coming off a 1-0 win over PSV Eindhoven in the Champions League.We want to attack,Kompany said.We have the feeling that there are a lot of things behind the perception of these two results. I have the feeling it is just before we show our very best version.In the last two matches we shot 50 times on goal. If we do a few things better then we are not too far from our very best version.These moments that some people think might be difficult we say these are the best moments you can have in your career. If you win these matches then you have created some moments.We are sharp and motivated. We look forward to these matches to measure ourselves against the best.The lads reach the limit in every training session and it is fun to watch. They know it is now best to talk on the pitch. Topics Bundesliga FC Bayern Munich Manuel Neuer RB Leipzig Vincent Kompany If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Tip of the Day: Wolves to get back on track, Deportivo to continue fine LaLiga start Nicholas McGee 16th October, 2026 Champions League round-up: Kane scores twice but Bayern held Tom Rostance 13th October, 2026 European round-up: Bayern make unwanted history as Inter stay unbeaten Nicholas McGee 10th October, 2026 European football results today: La Liga, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1 scores, highlights Ben Miller 9th October, 2026 Vincent Kompany opens up on painful Musiala situation after Bayern Munich star suffers another injury Mitch Fretton 9th October, 2026 As Lionel Messi stands aside, we ask: Who is the best player in the world right now? Jon Fisher 6th October, 2026
