Manuel Neuer could be out at least six months but he remains hopeful of playing again this season.

Neuer was injured during training last month for a foot fracture that was initially expected to keep him out for the rest of 2017.

"There's tissue repair going on inside the foot, this can last up to six months," he told FC Bayern TV.

"It hasn't been an easy for me and I am longing to be back on the pitch."