Ismael Saibari posted a German message of support beneath Manuel Neuer’s Instagram post. Neuer is expected to be sidelined until the end of the year.
Neuer suffers tendon tear
Neuer went down in Bayern Munich’s clash against Mainz, which Bayern Munich eventually won 2-1. He tore a tendon in his right foot and is now expected to be sidelined until the end of the year.
Saibari’s German message
Neuer shared a photo of himself on crutches on Instagram, prompting messages of support from current and former team-mates. Saibari commented in German: “Gute Besserung wir sein samen”.
According to German website TZ, Saibari had meant to write “We wish you a speedy recovery.. we are with you” but botched the grammatical construction. Saibari remains in the early stages of learning the language.
The 25-year-old Moroccan fired back: “I'm trying to write without using Google, but I will definitely manage it. Thanks for the correction”
Neuer responds to support
In his post, the German goalkeeper reflected on his setback: “An injury never comes at the right time, but it is part of the game”
Neuer thanked his followers for the “encouraging words” and added: “I have been through this before, and I will overcome it this time too. From now on, my full focus will be on recovery”
Saibari also faces a spell out
Saibari is nursing a tear in the ankle ligaments picked up against Borussia Dortmund and faces weeks on the sidelines. Aaron Danks is in charge while Vincent Kompany is away.
