Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has been handed a two-match DFB Cup suspension for the primary purple card of his profession – that means the Germany legend might by no means serve the ban if he stops taking part in in his homeland when his contract expires in June.
Captain Neuer was dismissed for the primary time in 864 membership and worldwide matches within the seventeenth minute of Bayern’s spherical of 16 tie in opposition to Bayer Leverkusen on the Allianz Area on Tuesday, having come out of his penalty space and introduced down Jeremie Frimpong.
The DFB has confirmed Neuer can be ineligible for the primary two rounds of subsequent season’s competitors, by which period he can be 39.
Manuel Neuer is distributed off! 🟥
The Bayern goalkeeper comes out of his field and crashes into Jeremie Frimpong 😱 pic.twitter.com/EBzdZV4WUy
— Premier Sports activities (@PremSportsTV) December 3, 2024
Manuel Neuer contract, retirement
Neuer introduced his worldwide retirement this season, having gained 124 caps since 2009 and helped Germany win the 2014 World Cup.
When he prolonged his Bayern contract in 2023, Neuer stated considered one of his goals was to achieve this season’s Champions League remaining in Munich.
With Neuer beginning all 5 of their European video games this season, Bayern have gained three and misplaced two matches to place themselves in thirteenth place, which might entail a play-off to achieve the knockout stage if it proves their ending place.
Common understudy Sven Ulreich can be underneath contract till 2025, whereas fellow goalkeeper Daniel Peretz has a deal till 2028.
Israel No1 Peretz changed Leroy Sane to take Neuer’s place in opposition to Leverkusen and will do little about Nathan Tella’s second-half header for the one purpose of the sport.
Toni Kroos reacts to Manuel Neuer’s apology on IG: ‘Cease apologizing! 🐐’ pic.twitter.com/vpCtZEAc4Y
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) December 4, 2024
Neuer ‘powerless’ over purple card
Bayern’s elimination represented their first home defeat of the season and Neuer disputed his dismissal after the competition.
“The sending off hurts, after all,” Neuer advised Sky, by way of Kicker, after seeing purple for the primary time in 864 membership and worldwide matches.
“It’s not a very lively scenario by which I’m attempting to harm him. However the factor is that I don’t actually contact the ball. He runs into me… however after I miss the ball, [the challenge is] okay for me. In the long run, you’re powerless and have to simply accept what is set.”
The 11-time Bundesliga and two-time Champions League winner is prone to return in purpose when Bayern host third-bottom Heidenheim on Saturday (2.30pm GMT) and go to Shakhtar Donetsk within the Champions League on Tuesday (8pm).