Official: Bayern Munich announces the nature of Manuel Neuer's injury

Bayern Munich have suffered a major blow with the injury of their captain and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who will be sidelined for the foreseeable future after sustaining a partial tear in one of the tendons in his right foot.

Bayern Munich explained on their official website that the medical examinations conducted confirmed Neuer's injury, which he sustained during the match against 1.FSV Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga.

German goalkeeper Manuel Neuer left the pitch just before half-time during Saturday's match, which ended with Bayern Munich winning 2-1 against 1.FSV Mainz 05.

The club has not specified a date for Manuel Neuer's return to the pitch, only confirming his absence from the team in the upcoming period.