Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be out for an unspecified period after sustaining a partial ligament tear in his right foot, ESPN reported on Sunday, citing a club statement.
The injury leaves Bayern without their goalkeeper while coach Vincent Kompany continues his recovery from a collapse at training. Assistant Aaron Danks said on Friday that Kompany was on track for a “full recovery” after a lengthy absence.
Bayern said Neuer would be unavailable for “the time being.” The club gave no return date in the statement, leaving the length of the goalkeeper’s absence unspecified.
At Arsenal, manager Mikel Arteta said forward Viktor Gyökeres had needed a good performance after starring in the club’s 2-1 Champions League victory at Slavia Prague. Arteta’s comments on Nov. 5 followed a win in Europe’s top club competition.
Arsenal also drew praise from Bruno Guimarães, who called them “unbelievable” after their 1-0 Premier League victory over Hull. The win extended Arsenal’s lead at the top of the table, giving their domestic campaign another victory alongside the European result.
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca backed goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma amid questions about his form. Maresca said on Nov. 5 that the goalkeeper had his full support and that his performances were no cause for concern.
AC Milan coach Ruben Amorim questioned both himself and his players after a 2-0 home defeat by Hungarian club Ferencvaros on Thursday. Amorim said there were “no excuses” following the loss, which came a day after he expressed dissatisfaction with Milan’s start.
Amorim had said on Nov. 4 that Milan could do better in both Serie A and the Europa League. His criticism therefore covered the club’s domestic and European performances before the home defeat brought another assessment of his own work and his team.
In Spain, José Mourinho described a happy Real Madrid dressing room after the club’s eighth consecutive victory. He also joked about the players’ choice of celebration music, calling it “horrible music” after the latest win.
ESPN reported that police separated Valencia sporting director Braulio Vázquez from match officials at halftime of Saturday’s 3-0 home defeat by Real Madrid at Mestalla. It also reported that Cristiano Ronaldo had retired from international football with Portugal after coach Jorge Jesus left him on the bench.
