MANUEL NEUER’S end to the year went from bad to worse after he broke his leg just DAYS after suffering World Cup heartbreak.
The Germany goalkeeper had an accident during a skiing trip that saw him need surgery.
He will now miss the rest of the season.
Neuer, 36, and Germany were sent packing from the World Cup early following an embarrassing group stage exit.
The Bayern Munich ace then went away skiing to clear his head, only to break his leg in an accident.
Neuer wrote on Instagram from his hospital bed: “Hey guys, what can I say, the end of the year could have definitely gone better…
“While I was trying to get my head clear while ski touring, I suffered a lower leg fracture. Yesterday’s surgery went well.
“Many thanks to the doctors! However, it hurts to know that the current season is over for me.”
Neuer, who won the 2014 World Cup with Germany, played all three group games in Qatar.
He was also part of the side that were knocked out in the group stages four years ago in Russia.
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Neuer wrote on Instagram after Germany crashed out behind Japan and Spain: “The pain and disappointment runs deep.
“It is brutally frustrating that we have not been able to constantly call on our service. It’s going to take some time to process all this.
“Nevertheless: Thank you to everyone who has always supported us and encouraged us!”
Bayern do not return to action until January 20th, when they take on RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga.
But the current league leaders will be without their No1 goalie for the remainder of the season.
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