Guerreiro injury: Kompany gives update on comeback | OneFootball

Before the Champions League clash with FC Chelsea, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany has downplayed Raphaël Guerreiro's injury. He's not worried - and points to alternatives.

At the matchday press conference, Kompany confirmed that the Portuguese is out with an abdominal muscle injury: "It's nothing serious, I don't know if he can play against Hoffenheim again. But he needs some time."

The Portuguese injured himself in the 5:0 victory last weekend and is out for the time being according to the Munich team. The record champion has not given a concrete prognosis.

Stanisic and Laimer as solutions

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For the moment, the coach is relying on flexibility. "Josip Stanisic has played on the left side and did a good job, as did Konrad Laimer. Guerreiro will hopefully be back next week. We will manage this," Kompany explained.

The left defense side is currently a sensitive issue for the record champion. Alphonso Davies is still injured, so improvisation is needed. But Kompany remains calm: "There's no point in complaining. Our job is to deal with such situations."

Looking at the coming weeks

For the home game against Chelsea, Stanisic will probably defend on the left again. Guerreiro could return as early as next week, and a comeback for Davies is gradually emerging. The Canadian is training with the ball again after his cruciate ligament tear and could return to the pitch in November, according to BILD.

Until then, Kompany remains true to his line: no excuses, just find solutions. Before the tough Champions League start against club world champion Chelsea, this is a clear signal to the team - and to the competition.

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