Vincent Kompany announced that third-choice goalkeeper Jonas Urbig will likely debut for Bayern Munich against Bochum after Manuel Neuer's injury during a match. Neuer sustained a calf tear while celebrating a goal, and his primary backup, Daniel Peretz, is out with a kidney injury. Kompany expressed optimism about Urbig's potential, highlighting his solid training performance and the need for an upcoming break to aid recovery for Neuer. Urbig, previously with Cologne, signed a contract with Bayern in January and is expected to step up in this pivotal moment.
"I assume Manuel will need time until the international break to recover, but we don't know. It could take longer," Kompany told reporters on Friday.
"We're pleased there's a break coming up. I think that'll help us. I don't want to put any great pressure on Jonas... he's got talent and our trust."
"He's done everything right so far in training and in the matches. That should give him confidence."
Former Cologne player Urbig joined Bayern in January on a four-and-a-half-year contract after loan spells at Jahn Regensburg and Greuther Fuerth.
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