Appendix surgery: another Bayern star sidelined | OneFootball

The start of the new Bundesliga season is approaching, but a medical update has caused an unexpected setback for FC Bayern. A talented new signing will have to take a break for now - and it's happening right at the start of the season.

Tom Bischof will be absent from the record champions for the time being. The 20-year-old midfielder had to unexpectedly undergo an appendectomy and is therefore not available for the opening match against RB Leipzig. FC Bayern made the operation official on Thursday, but refrained from giving a specific estimate on the duration of his absence.

As Sky reported shortly thereafter, the Munich team expects Bischof to be out until the international break. This means he would miss not only the opening match but also the cup match against SV Wehen Wiesbaden and the away game in the Bundesliga against FC Augsburg.

Bischof had made a strong impression in the weeks prior. During the summer preparation, he showed notable performances in central midfield and was considered one of the winners of the preparation according to internal assessments. He was also seen as one of the most promising players for the new season in a vote among the professionals - a clear sign of his standing in the team. Not a few saw him as a candidate for playing time at the league start, some even as a starting eleven option.

Despite strong competition: Bischof makes a convincing first impression

Particularly noteworthy: Bischof only joined from Hoffenheim in the summer and needed hardly any time to find his feet in Munich. He impressed with his overview, game intelligence and high commitment - qualities that already make him appear as a serious option for the starting eleven.

The competition in midfield is large, with established forces like Goretzka, Kimmich and Pavlovic. Nevertheless, the national player was able to draw attention to himself impressively in his first weeks.

Fans and officials will now hope that Bischof will be ready to play again after the international break in the home match against Hamburger SV.

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