Neuer tore his calf muscle celebrating a goal in Wednesday’s 3-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League’s last 16. He was replaced by 21-year-old Urbig, who made his Bayern debut
Back-up keeper Peretz remains unavailable after suffering a kidney contusion in training in January.
“I assume Manuel will need time until the international break to recover but we don’t know, it could take longer. We’re pleased there’s a break coming up. I think that’ll help us,” Kompany told reporters on Friday.
“I don’t want to put any great pressure on Jonas. He’s done everything right so far in training and in the match. That should give him confidence … he’s got talent and our trust.”
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.Bayern’s third-choice keeper Urbig to make Bundesliga debut, says Kompany
