India, Nov. 8 -- Bayern Munich have suffered a major injury setback after captain Manuel Neuer sustained a partial tendon tear in his right foot during Saturday's 2-1 Bundesliga victory over Mainz. The 40-year-old goalkeeper was forced off shortly before half-time and will be sidelined for an indefinite period.

The German champions confirmed the injury on Sunday, November 8, following an examination by the club's medical department. However, Bayern have not provided an official recovery timeline, leaving uncertainty over when their first-choice goalkeeper will return to action.

According to reports in Germany, Neuer could be out for around six to eight weeks, with some reports suggesting an absence of approximately two months. If that a...