Bayern Munich's Manuel Neuer out until January after foot operation

Published on: 19 September 2017

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Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has been ruled out until January after undergoing surgery on a foot injury.

Bayern announced on Monday that Neuer had injured his left foot in training and was due to miss Tuesday's trip to Schalke.

However, following an operation, Bayern will now have to do without the Germany international until January.

A Bayern statement read: "Manuel Neuer [31] sustained a repeat hairline fracture of the metatarsal in his left foot in training on Monday. Following a final diagnosis on Monday lunchtime, the Bayern captain underwent surgery early on Tuesday morning to repair the damage. The op, performed by Prof. Dr. Ulrich Stockle in Tubingen, involved setting the fracture with a plate."

Update: @Manuel_Neuer has suffered a hairline metatarsal fracture in his left foot & has had successful surgery.

Get well soon!

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