Manuel Neuer is going on holiday in a bid to boost his recovery from injury, Bayern Munich have confirmed.
Foot injuries have plagued Neuer and the Germany international has been restricted to three Bundesliga appearances this season.
The last of those was in September, with Neuer targeting a return in time for the World Cup at the end of the season.
And Bayern confirmed on Friday that the club captain has been granted a period of leave as he recovers from a fractured metatarsal.
"For the first time this season coach Jupp Heynckes faces tough selection decisions this weekend," Bayern said in a statement.