Manuel Neuer made history, becoming Bayern Munich’s oldest Bundesliga participant after playing in the 9th‑matchday triumph at Mainz, only to leave the pitch early with an injury.
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Neuer’s latest appearance, his 394th Bundesliga for Bayern since his switch from Schalke in 2011, and his 550th overall, came at age 40 years and 225 days, moving him past Bernd Dreher at the top of the rankings.
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However, it ended on a sour note, as he was forced off shortly before half-time due to an injury suffered in the build-up to a disallowed Mainz goal.
After the game, Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said: “It’s the same problem that was already present in his foot. It’s resurfaced now. We hope it’s not too serious. He’ll be examined this evening, then we’ll have to see. It would be extremely disappointing for us if he were to be sidelined again so soon.”
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