Germany and Bayern Munich captain Manuel Neuer has been ruled out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg while on vacation. The 36-year-old broke his leg while skiing.
The goalkeeper said in an Instagram post on Saturday that he underwent surgery on Friday. The post shows a photo of Neuer apparently in a hospital bed with his right leg in a cast and a bandage on his left hand.
“What can I say, the end of the year could have definitely gone better,” Neuer wrote. “While I was trying to get my head clear while ski touring, I suffered a lower leg fracture. Yesterday's surgery went well. Many thanks to the doctors! However, it hurts to know that the current season is over for me.”
Following Germany's group-stage exit from the FIFA World Cup, Neuer had some time for himself before reporting back to Bayern Munich. He was due to return to Doha, Qatar on Jan 6 with the rest of the Bayern squad.
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