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Max Eberl denies Jonas Urbig promotion after Neuer injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 10, 2026, 3:30 AM

Last updated Nov 10, 2026

Max Eberl denies Jonas Urbig promotion after Neuer injury
Summary

FC Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot during the club's 2-1 victory over FSV Mainz 05. Following the injury, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl confirmed that Jonas Urbig will not be promoted to the primary goalkeeper position. Eberl expressed confidence in Urbig, who will take over starting duties temporarily, while emphasizing that Neuer remains the undisputed number one once he recovers. Neuer is expected to be sidelined for up to two months.

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  • •Neuer out for up to two months with an injury.
  • •Eberl insists Neuer will retain starting role after recovery.
  • •Urbig temporarily takes on starting goalkeeper duties.
  • •Bayern Munich won 2-1 against FSV Mainz 05.
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  • 3:30 AMYahoo Sports — ‘No’ — Max Eberl rejects Jonas Urbig promotion despite Manuel Neuer injury
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FC Bayern Munich’s veteran keeper suffers yet another injury, yet nothing will change.

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