Bayern Munich win in Mainz but lose Manuel Neuer to injury

Bayern Munich won their match in Mainz (2-1) on Saturday, but the victory is marred by the injury to Manuel Neuer, who came off before half-time, several media outlets report, including the Süddeutsche Zeitung and the FAZ.

A victory that consolidates first place

Thanks to this success, Bayern remain league leaders, the FAZ reports. The Mainz club, which had become a sort of feared opponent for Bayern, this time chased the ball, notes the Abendzeitung München. The Bavarian goals were scored by Joshua Kimmich and another player, says Voetbalnieuws.

Neuer injured as record-holder

Manuel Neuer was playing his record match for Bayern that day, NU.nl notes. He had to be replaced before half-time due to an injury, confirms the Abendzeitung München. The goalkeeper also made a mistake, adds NU.nl. The kicker headlines on its side: « Kimmich scores, Neuer injured: Bayern hold on in Mainz ».

Bayern thus record another high-profile absence, after a series of injuries, notes the Abendzeitung München. The length of Neuer's absence is not specified in the available sources.