FC Bayern München face depleted squad as Neuer misses Freiburg
Alongside head coach Vincent Kompany, FC Bayern München will be without Luis Diaz, Joshua Kimmich and Min‑Jae Kim. All four are considered core members of the starting line‑up. Their combined absence leaves the team short of experience ahead of the encounter.
Neuer, aged 40, is sidelined by a persistent tendon irritation in his foot, the club announced on Saturday. The injury follows a series of minor setbacks that have limited his playing time this season.
In recent weeks the German international missed the Champions League draw with Arsenal, which ended 2‑2, and sat out the league fixture against RB Leipzig. He also spent a brief period on the bench during the Champions League tie with Viking Stavanger.
Jonas Urbig, 23, will take Neuer’s place between the posts. The young keeper is tipped to become FC Bayern München’s number one next season, as Neuer appears set to retire.
broadcast and fan offer
will stream the game, with live commentary beginning at 16.45, roughly 45 minutes before the 17.30 kick‑off. The service currently promotes a special subscription that saves 240 Euro per year for the next 24 months and includes live Champions League coverage. From the following season, ’s rights will shift to the Europa and Conference League.
Match context and schedule
The fixture forms matchday seven of the Bundesliga. It takes place at the Europa‑Park‑Stadion in Freiburg. Later on Sunday, Bayer 04 Leverkusen travel to face TSG 1899 Hoffenheim, adding further intrigue to the round of fixtures.
The contrast between Bayern’s injury woes and the accessible broadcast underscores how the club must cope without its stalwarts while fans remain able to follow every moment via platform.