Loris Karius on Bayern's radar after Neuer's injury
According to Sky Germany, the Schalke 04 keeper could be an option alongside Jonas Urbig while Neuer, 40, is sidelined again.
Bayern Munich are considering Loris Karius as a possible reinforcement between the posts. As Corriere dello Sport reports, citing Sky Germany, his performances with Schalke 04 have caught the attention of the German champions, who are looking for an alternative after Manuel Neuer's new injury.
Neuer got hurt again in the match against Mainz, where he had just set the record for the oldest player in the Bundesliga at 40 years and 225 days. Karius, meanwhile, after the 2018 Champions League final lost with Liverpool to Real Madrid, made only five official appearances between 2020 and 2024.
On Sunday he also suffered a setback: in the 2-1 defeat to Hoffenheim, teammate Robin Gosens accidentally struck him in the face with his studs. Karius posted a photo of the wounds, which appear to be superficial.
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