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Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer to miss Viking FK match
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will miss the upcoming Champions League match against Viking FK in Stavanger due to a foot issue. Head coach Vincent Kompany described the decision as a “purely medical” measure to avoid unnecessary risks following Neuer's recent discomfort.
Jonas Urbig, the 23-year-old who recently debuted for the German national team, is set to start in goal for the Bavarian giants. The match, held at the Lyse Arena, features Viking FK, who are currently leading the Norwegian Eliteserien but sit at the bottom of the Champions League league phase after a loss to Stuttgart.
Bayern Munich enters the fixture looking to recover from a recent 2-2 draw against Augsburg in the Bundesliga. The club is also preparing for the unique challenge of playing on Viking's artificial turf, a factor that has influenced their training and tactical planning.
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