Bayern keeper Neuer suffers partial foot tendon tear

Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer suffered a partial tendon tear in his right foot during Saturday’s 2-1 Bundesliga win at Mainz. The injury is a setback for the veteran, who had only recently returned after missing four matches with a foot problem.

Bayern gave no timeframe for his return, while German newspaper Bild reported he could be out for about two months. Neuer, aged 40 years and 225 days, became Bayern’s oldest-ever player in the match but was forced off shortly before half-time. His recent mistakes have drawn scrutiny as Bayern lead the Bundesliga with 21 points from nine matches; their next game is against Cologne on 20 November.