The situation could have worsened if, as expected, Sabitzer’s compatriot Konrad Laimer also switched from Leipzig to Munich in the summer. With Christian Eriksen out for a long time, United need a replacement. Due to injury, the Dane is expected to be absent from his club until the end of April or beginning of May. Eriksen injured his ankle after being fouled in Saturday’s FA Cup game against Reading (3-1).
Sabitzer was signed by Bayern as the coach’s dream player. After a difficult first season, it looked as if the Styrian would play a more important role in his second season. But recently he had to be content with the role of a supplementary player in the heavily occupied midfield.
