FC Bayern Munich forward Luis Díaz has suffered a small muscle fiber tear in his left posterior thigh during Wednesday evening’s 2–2 Champions League draw against Arsenal, the club announced. The 29-year-old Colombian international is sidelined indefinitely as the German record champions play a demanding stretch of high-profile fixtures.
Díaz Sustains Injury After Heavy Workload
Díaz entered Wednesday’s match as a 68th-minute substitute from the bench, but was forced off in the 90th minute after sustaining the injury. The setback follows a heavy workload, having complained of discomfort after scoring a hat-trick last Saturday in a 6–1 Bundesliga victory over RB Leipzig. Head coach Vincent Kompany acknowledged the forward’s physical state prior to the Arsenal fixture, noting that the team was glad he was available to play.
Squad Absences Mount for Kompany
The latest medical diagnosis compounds a growing unavailability list for Bayern Munich during a critical phase of the season. Playmaker Jamal Musiala remains sidelined and is not yet ready to return to action. For the Arsenal encounter, the squad also missed suspended Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich, who was absent due to a family bereavement. Both Kimmich and Olise are expected back for Sunday’s upcoming Bundesliga clash away against SC Freiburg, scheduled for 17.30 local time with live coverage on DAZN.
Defensive Concerns Around Minjae Kim
Meanwhile, the physical condition of South Korean central defender Minjae Kim remains uncertain following the European fixture. Kim had already been substituted while carrying a knock during the previous weekend’s 6–1 win against RB Leipzig. Despite the earlier concern, the 29-year-old defender started against Arsenal but lasted only until halftime, when he was replaced in central defense by Jonathan Tah. Speaking after the match, Eberl stated that Kim’s issue is “nothing serious.”
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