Is Manuel Neuer too old? Bayern Munich goalkeeper facing extra scrutiny because of his age
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer isn’t getting any younger and his age is prompting a debate about his performancesDECEMBER 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Broken rib confirmed Neuer (ribs) is set for a spell on the sideline with a broken rib, Bayern announced.
Impact Neuer will be out until after the Christmas break due to the broken rib. Daniel Peretz should get a run of matches in the starting XI, at least one in the Champions League and two in the Bundesliga. Neuer's first chance to return seems to be a Jan. 11 trip to Gladbach.
DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Doesn't train, out Tuesday Neuer (undisclosed) is out for Tuesday's match against Shakhtar due to injury, according to his club.
Impact Neuer will remain on the sidelines for a second straight match, with the goalie missing out due to undisclosed issues again after not training Monday. Daniel Peretz will continue seeing the start in net, with Neuer's next chance of returning against Mainz on Saturday in league play.
DECEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Neuer is out for Saturday's match against Heidenheim, according to manager Vincent Kompany. "Manuel won't play either."
Impact Neuer is heading to the sidelines for the weekend, with the goalie going down with undisclosed issues. This will leave Daniel Peretz to see the start in net while he is out. His next chance for a return will be against Shakhtar in UCL play on Tuesday.
DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Neuer gets sent off for 1st time and Bayern Munich exits German Cup early again
Manuel Neuer has been sent off for the first time and Bayern Munich crashed out of the German Cup in the third round with a 1-0 loss at home to defending champion Bayer LeverkusenDECEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Concedes once Saturday Neuer registered one save and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Borussia Dortmund.
Impact Neuer allowed one goal Saturday, a Jamie Gittens strike in the 27th minute which took the 1-0 lead. It broke a streak of six matches (including Champions League) without conceding a goal. He also made just one save, his ninth time through 11 Bundesliga starts having one or fewer saves. He faces a more favorable matchup Saturday versus Heidenheim, a side which has scored 15 goals through 11 league matches this season.
NOVEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Simple clean sheet Neuer had two saves and secured a clean sheet in Friday's 3-0 win versus FC Augsburg.
Impact Neuer stopped both shots he faced and kept the clean sheet during Friday's comfortable win. It was always going to be a manageable match for Neuer, and he did his work well to earn the win and clean sheet. Neuer has struggled against top opponents, but the oppressive team in front of him gives him excellent clean sheet chances against weaker opponents.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Starting vs. Augsburg Neuer (ribs) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Augsburg.
Impact Neuer was expected to be a game-time call for Friday, but the veteran goalkeeper will be in the XI and shouldn't have any problems going the full 90. Neuer has been outstanding this season, keeping five clean sheets while conceding just seven goals in nine Bundesliga appearances.
NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Late call for Friday Neuer is set to be a late call for Friday's match against Augsburg with a rib injury. According to manager Vincent Kompany, "Manuel Neuer has a stabbing pain in his rib area. We ha...
Impact Neuer is on a four match clean sheet streak following his four goals allowed against Barcelona on Oct 23. In Bundesliga play already, the keeper has been unstoppable, keeping five clean sheets while conceding just seven goals in nine games. Sven Ulreich would be the late call to get the start in the net Friday if Neuer is unfit to play.
NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Easy day in net Neuer made no saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 win against FC St. Pauli.
Impact Neuer did not concede any goals in Bayern's 1-0 victory over St. Pauli mostly due to the fact that St. Pauli never posed any serious threat in the final third, creating just one chance and generating 0.08 expected goals as a team. Neuer has struggled to stop shots this season, placing second-to-last in the Bundesliga with a 53.3 save percentage, and he will look to improve that figure when Bayern return to action against Augsburg on Friday, November 22.
NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE
Easy clean sheet Neuer made no saves and secured a clean sheet in Wednesday's 1-0 win versus Benfica.
Impact Neuer didn't face a shot on his goal during the comfortable win Wednesday. It was a one-sided match and one that didn't require much of the veteran Neuer. He will have some tougher matches to look forward to after the November international break.
NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE
Consecutive clean sheets Neuer made one save and secured a clean sheet in Saturday's 3-0 victory over Union Berlin.
Impact Neuer made one save Saturday as Bayern Munich earned the clean sheet in their 3-0 victory over Union Berlin. The clean sheet was Neuer's second consecutive and third over his most recent four appearances (four starts) in all competitions. The veteran's next challenge is likely to come in the form of a midweek visit to Allianz Arena by Benfica in the Group Phase of the Champions League.
NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Clean sheet against Bochum Neuer registered one save and secured a clean sheet in Sunday's 5-0 win against Bochum.
Impact Neuer recovered from his struggles in UCL play during a midweek match when facing Bochum on Sunday, with the goalie registering one save on his way to a clean sheet. This marks his second league clean sheet in a row, now having three on the season. He will look for another when facing Union Berlin on Saturday.
OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Struggles in loss Neuer registered no saves and allowed four goals in Wednesday's 4-1 loss versus Barcelona.
Impact Neuer faced just four shots during Wednesday's loss, and conceded all four of them. It's a brutal showing from the goalkeeper, who simply doesn't look like he's at his best anymore. The goalkeeper will remain the starter, and still has solid domestic upside, but he doesn't have the brilliance he once did every week.
OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet clean sheet Neuer made one save and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 4-0 victory over VfB Stuttgart.
Impact Neuer didn't have much to do throughout Saturday's win, but he did well for the most part. The goalkeeper had a couple shaky moments controlling his box, but he stopped the only shot on net and came away with a clean sheet. An elite goalkeeper with a brilliant defense in front of him, Neuer remains the premier option in Germany.
OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
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OCTOBER 11 • GOAL.COM
One save in loss Neuer had one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 1-0 loss versus Aston Villa.
Impact Neuer stopped one of the two shots he faced during Wednesday's disappointing loss to Villa. The goalkeeper wasn't at his best against the English side, and got little help from the team in front of him. Neuer will hope to bounce back during a Sunday trip to Frankfurt back in the Bundesliga.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes once in draw Neuer allowed a goal while making a save during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Leverkusen.
Impact Neuer allowed the opening goal of the match in the 31st minute, but blanked Leverkusen from there as Bayern came from behind for a point. The keeper returned from a one match absence due to a thigh injury in the draw.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Returns immediately Neuer (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Leverkusen.
Impact Neuer was a late scratch against Bremen due to a thigh issue, but he returns immediately a week later. The goalkeeper was always going to push to play if at all possible in what is the most important match of the early season.
SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched in warm ups Neuer was scratched during the warm up to Saturday's match against Werder Bremen due to a thigh injury.
Impact Neuer was a doubt in the buildup to the match before making the starting XI, but felt something in his thigh and will not be risked. Sven Ulreich takes over in goal for Neuer on Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
In goal Saturday Neuer (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Werder Bremen.
Impact Neuer is good to go after being forced off at halftime in mid week Champions League action against Dinamo Zagreb. The keeper has allowed three goals through the opening three matches of the Bundesliga season.
SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE
Trains Friday Neuer (undisclosed) was able to train Friday ahead of Saturday's trip to Werder Bremen. Per manager Vincent Kompany, "Manuel_Neuer is supposed to train today and then we will deci...
Impact Neuer had an injury scare Tuesday that forced him off the pitch against Zagreb. However, now that the keeper is back in training, he is expected return to the net for the weekend, barring any set backs. He's only allowed three goals in four appearances overall this campaign, keeping a clean sheet on three saves.
SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE
Brought off Tuesday Neuer was forced off at half time during Tuesday's clash with Dinamo Zagreb.
Impact Neuer kept a clean sheet for the first half, but evidently was carrying some sort of issue as he was brought off at halftime. Sven Ulreich will be the starter while Neuer sidelined, though it's not clear how long Neuer will be out.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Concedes one in win Neuer made zero saves and conceded one goal during Saturday's 6-1 win over Holstein Kiel.
Impact Neuer almost didn't have to work as his team dominated the opposition during the entire contest. However, he ended up being beaten at the only time he was challenged with Armin Gigovic's header in the 82nd minute being one too difficult to stop. This is a so-so start of campaign for Neuer's standards, the at least it is better than last season's, when he had his debut delayed for months due to injury.
SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps first clean sheet of season Neuer registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 2-0 victory versus SC Freiburg.
Impact Neuer held on to his first clean sheet of the season while making three saves against Freiburg on Sunday. He's let in two goals on three saves in the two matches to open up the season. The keeper will head to Holstein Kiel for the next game after the international break on Sep 14, who have scored five goals in the last three contests.
SEPTEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
