The 38-year-old rushed out of the box in typical fashion 18 minutes into the German Cup last 16 clash, taking out an advancing Frimpong.
Neuer was shown straight red, bringing Israel’s keeper Daniel Peretz on for his Bayern debut, and was seen apologizing to coach Vincent Kompany after leaving the field.
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Despite having played for Israel at international level, Tuesday’s match was Peretz’s first game for Bayern, since joining the club in the summer of 2023.
Speaking at half-time, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann called the sending-off indisputable, adding that understanding space has always been Manu’s strength, and it might have been better to wait.
The match, between the 20-time winners and current holders Leverkusen, was particularly tense, with referee Harm Osmers handing out three yellow cards in addition to Neuer’s red in the opening 22 minutes.