Injury before Dortmund clash: Latest on Bayern star Serge Gnabry | OneFootball

A setback at the least convenient time: Serge Gnabry missed the top match against BVB. Now there are initial indications about the severity of the knock.

The worries surrounding the attacker should quickly ease at Bayern. According to BILD, the adductor issues that sidelined Gnabry at short notice are not a serious injury. The 30-year-old reportedly felt initial discomfort during the final training session on Friday and then sat out as a precaution.

Sporting director Max Eberl spoke of a relatively mild outcome after the 2–1 win over Borussia Dortmund: “In the final training session on Friday he felt something in his adductors, a slight pain. Nothing is torn, nothing dramatic. It’s not that bad.” There is genuine hope he could feature next week: “So he should be available again relatively soon.”

Gnabry himself was also optimistic. Asked about his condition after the Dortmund match, he simply replied: “Good.”

Kompany also sounds a note of cautious reassurance

The 30-year-old had fought his way back into the starting XI after a lengthy dry spell and recently impressed with strong performances. His absence against BVB was all the more painful—also because stand-in Nicolas Jackson had an off day. However, Harry Kane moved into the attacking midfield role for Gnabry, which ultimately proved a masterstroke. The striker enjoyed another superb outing and led Munich to victory.

The next important match is already on Wednesday: in the Champions League, FC Bayern face Club Brugge. As things stand, Gnabry could be fit in time. Coach Vincent Kompany had already explained before the BVB match kicked off: “Serge felt something in his adductors. It’s not that bad. It happened yesterday. The game is today, but it comes too soon.”

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