Bayern goalkeeper Neuer missed two games due to injury, and Urbig faced a big test of starting

On March 26, Bayern Munich goalkeeper and team captain Manuel Neuer will miss at least the next two Bundesliga games due to a calf muscle injury. In his absence, the 21-year-old goalkeeper Ulbig, who joined the team in the winter window this year, will be entrusted with an important task and make his first start for Bayern .

As Bayern's absolute main goalkeeper, Neuer's absence is undoubtedly a big loss for the team. The legendary goalkeeper of the German national team is not only a stable guarantee for Bayern's goal line, but also a spiritual leader of the team's defense. Since joining Bayern in 2011, Neuer has helped the team win many honors including the Champions League, Bundesliga and German Cup. He not only reacts quickly and decisively in front of the goal, but also has strong footwork and can provide the team with additional ball options. Therefore, his absence has a significant impact on Bayern's tactical system.

This season, Bayern is in a critical stage of competing for the Bundesliga championship. The outcome of each game may affect the final championship. Neuer's injury has undoubtedly brought new challenges to the team, but Bayern's lineup is deep enough and they are still able to deal with such emergencies.

Urbig, who replaced Neuer, joined Bayern from Cologne in the winter transfer window for 7 million euros. Although the 21-year-old German goalkeeper is still young, he has shown good potential. Since joining Bayern, he has played 4 times for the team and performed relatively stably, showing strong goal-line skills and attacking ability.

For Urbig, Neuer's absence is undoubtedly a golden opportunity. If he can prove his strength in the next game, it will help consolidate his position in the team and may even become one of Bayern's main goalkeepers in the future. After all, although Neuer is still in a high competitive state, considering his age and injuries in recent years, Bayern will need to find a new main goalkeeper sooner or later. Whether Urbig can take this opportunity to show his ability and become Bayern's future successor on the goal line is worth paying attention to.

In the next two games, Bayern will face St. Paul and Augsburg respectively. Although the overall strength of these two teams is not as good as Bayern, in the Bundesliga, every team has a certain competitiveness, and any mistake may cause the team to fall into trouble. Therefore, Urbig needs to quickly adapt to the rhythm of the game and stand up at the critical moment.

Bayern's title race this season is still grim. The team not only has to face pressure from rivals such as Dortmund and Leverkusen, but also has to take into account the challenges of the Champions League. Therefore, although Neuer's absence is a big loss, Bayern's overall strength is still strong enough to cope with the goalkeeper changes in the short term. Defensive players such as Upamecano, De Ligt and Kimmich also need to give Ulbig more support to help him quickly integrate into the game rhythm.

Neuer's injury undoubtedly brings new challenges to Bayern, but it also gives young goalkeeper Urbig an excellent opportunity to prove himself. If he can maintain a stable performance in the next game, he will not only help the team overcome difficulties, but also win more opportunities for his career. For Bayern, the short-term losses can be compensated by lineup adjustments, and whether Urbig can take advantage of this opportunity to gain a foothold in Bayern's goalkeeper position is still a major highlight of this season.