Last-minute blow before BVB clash: why Bayern star Gnabry misses out | OneFootball

Just before the Bundesliga classic against Borussia Dortmund, FC Bayern had to deal with an unexpected setback. Serge Gnabry is unavailable to head coach Vincent Kompany for the top match – the offensive player is absent at short notice due to adductor problems.

Serge Gnabry's season start has been picture-perfect so far. The 30-year-old impressed with strong performances, scored goals, assisted others, and after difficult months, he worked his way back into the starting lineup of the German record champions. He was also in the starting eleven twice recently for the national team.

The surprise was all the greater when Gnabry was not even in the squad for the top match against BVB on Saturday evening. The offensive player was neither in the starting lineup nor on the bench – and this despite the fact that coach Vincent Kompany had made no hint at the press conference before the game that the national player was injured.

Adductor problems prevent participation

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Shortly after the lineups were released, the explanation followed. As FC Bayern confirmed, Gnabry is suffering from adductor problems and therefore had to sit out at short notice.

Gnabry had recently been in outstanding form and was one of the central figures in Kompany's offensive system – both in collaboration with Harry Kane and in his new role in the attacking midfield.

The injury seems to have only become noticeable in the last training sessions. How long Gnabry will be out is uncertain.

Bayern offense challenged – talents step up

Particularly bitter for the Munich team: Gnabry's absence significantly reduces the options in the offense. On the bench are only two inexperienced young players from the campus team, Wisdom Mike and Lennart Karl.

At least Raphaël Guerreiro is back in the squad after his knock against Frankfurt and is an option for several positions, although he is not yet able to play for 90 minutes. Additionally, Tom Bischof could play a role during the game if Kompany needs to bolster the offense.

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