Despite injury: Urbig could feature in DFB-Pokal clash in Cologne | OneFootball

FC Bayern has to cope with the loss of Jonas Urbig. However, the Neuer stand-in could apparently be fit in time for the cup match in Cologne.

Jonas Urbig is sidelined due to injury – but according to BILD information, he could be available again in time for a special match. If his recovery goes smoothly, the 22-year-old is expected to be ready for the second round of the DFB Cup against his former club, 1. FC Köln. Manuel Neuer is suspended for this match, which means Urbig would be the clear number two in Bayern’s goal.

According to the report, there had previously been internal considerations to use the keeper in one of the upcoming matches against Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga or in Pafos in the Champions League. However, this scenario is now off the table due to his muscle injury. The focus is now entirely on a return in the cup.

Urbig suffered a muscle fiber tear in the adductor region during training. The club did not announce an exact downtime, but typically, recovery from this type of injury takes about three to four weeks. BILD reported a break of around three weeks. This would mean the goalkeeper could be fit in time for the Cologne match – a duel with special significance for the native of the Rhineland.

Certain number of Bayern appearances planned for Urbig

Urbig is actually supposed to get a few starts in goal for Bayern this season. Sporting director Christoph Freund recently said: “What we discussed with Jonas when he joined us has not changed.” At the same time, he emphasized that Neuer is in outstanding form and that they are hoping for an injury-free spell for the captain.

Urbig is considered a candidate to succeed Neuer, whose contract expires at the end of the season. However, competition is expected at the latest in 2026, when Alexander Nübel and Daniel Peretz could return to Munich.

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