Another Bayern injury worry? Stanisic gives update after being subbed off | OneFootball

FC Bayern’s 3-1 victory over Chelsea could have been a perfect evening all around—if not for a moment of shock that caused some unrest. Left-back Josip Stanisic had to be substituted due to injury in the 51st minute. While Munich fans feared another setback, there was cautious all-clear after the final whistle.

In the 48th minute, Stanisic remained on the ground after an unfortunate collision with Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah in midfield. The 25-year-old had fallen awkwardly and immediately clutched his right knee. Although he tried to continue playing after a brief treatment break, it quickly became clear on his first attempt that it was no longer possible. With a pain-stricken face, Stanisic left the field, and Sacha Boey came on for him.

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“We hope it’s not too serious,” explained sporting director Christoph Freund after the match on Sky. Stanisic had “taken a knock” and subsequently “didn’t feel very stable.” However, an initial examination revealed that “the ligaments are stable.”

Player himself reassures

The sporting director’s words already brought some relief, but even better were the updates from the player himself. As he walked through the mixed zone, Stanisic signaled to journalists: “Everything’s fine, I can play.”

This statement should especially reassure the Munich side, as the personnel situation at left-back is tense. Alphonso Davies is out long-term after his cruciate ligament tear, while Raphaël Guerreiro is also unavailable due to a rib injury. A longer absence for Stanisic would have further stretched the already thin squad.

As it stands, however, after a successful Champions League opener, Bayern can hope that the Croatian international has only suffered a minor knock. If the initial diagnosis is confirmed, Stanisic should soon be an option again for coach Vincent Kompany.

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