Bayern Munich Loses Two Key Forwards Following Borussia Dortmund Clash
Bayern Munich suffered a severe double blow to its attacking ranks following a 2–2 draw against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga, with club officials confirming long-term injuries to Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry.
The 25-year-old Saibari sustained a torn syndesmotic ligament in his right ankle during the match and underwent successful surgery. The Moroccan international, who joined from PSV Eindhoven for a reported transfer fee of approximately 50 million euros, faces a recovery timeline of at least three months, with a return likely in 2027 alongside fellow long-term casualty Gnabry.
The Injury Toll Deepens Ahead of Champions League Trip
The latest diagnoses leave the team with a heavily depleted squad for the upcoming UEFA Champions League fixture away to Atlético Madrid.
Saibari and Gnabry forced off injured during Bayern’s showdown with Dortmund FC Bayern Munich suffered a major setback during Saturday’s crucial Der Klassiker match against Borussia Dortmund, losing both Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry to injury within the opening 30 minutes.… pic.twitter.com/QBjYFfDX2P
Gnabry is sidelined for the coming weeks after sustaining a muscle injury in his left posterior thigh during the high-stakes league encounter. The pair joins an existing offensive injury list that includes Luis Diaz, who is recovering from a muscle bundle tear in his left posterior thigh, and Jamal Musiala, currently out with a fiber tear in his right thigh.
Uncertainty Surrounds Michael Olise’s Fitness
Adding to the mounting physical concerns within the squad, Michael Olise remains an injury doubt after exiting the Borussia Dortmund match in the 82nd minute due to pain in his right knee.
While internal optimism exists that the Frenchman will be fit for the trip to Madrid, the club has yet to issue a definitive medical diagnosis. Whether he will board the team flight on Monday afternoon remains unclear.
Max Eberl Calls for Resilience Amid Heavy Workload
Reflecting on the 26th-minute incident that saw Saibari tangle with Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel before leaving the pitch on crutches, sporting director Max Eberl addressed the media regarding the club’s immediate prospects.
We have to be very resilient right now — and we have to continue to be that way over the next few weeks,
Eberl stated, emphasizing that the club will not step back in any competition.
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