Bayern Munich announced in an official statement that their veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer suffered a muscle injury during the victory on Friday against Borussia Monchengladbach in the German League competition.

The club clarified that Neuer is suffering from a minor muscle tear in his left leg, which will force him to stay away from the field for a period of time to recover, without specifying the exact duration of his absence.

Press reports, most notably from the German 'Bild', mentioned that Neuer might be absent from the Bavarian giant's lineup for two weeks.

The veteran German goalkeeper continues to struggle with injuries in recent seasons, as several physical issues have kept him from being regularly present in the Bavarian giant's lineup in the past period.

This season, the German goalkeeper has played 29 matches in all competitions.