Bayern Munich's Champions League hopes face jeopardy as injuries mount, with Kingsley Coman the latest sidelined ahead of Arsenal clash.
Bayern Munich's Injury Woes
In a significant setback, Bayern Munich faces fresh injury concerns as they prepare to host Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday. Despite making seven changes for their recent Bundesliga match against FC Koln, the Bavarians encountered a major setback.
Setback in Squad Fitness
The Gunners managed a 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of the quarter-final clash against Bayern Munich. However, their hopes might receive a boost as Bayern Munich grapples with injury woes, with Kingsley Coman the latest casualty.
It's been revealed that Kingsley Coman, a pivotal player for Bayern Munich, is set to be sidelined for several weeks, further complicating their lineup ahead of the crucial second leg.
Impact on Squad Dynamics
Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side travels to Germany with hopes of securing a spot in the semi-finals. However, Bayern's preparations have been disrupted by the necessity to make significant changes due to injuries.
Serge Gnabry and Leroy Sane were already ruled out prior to recent matches, while goalkeeper Manuel Neuer also sat out due to an adductor issue. Despite these challenges, Bayern attempted to maintain depth with Alphonso Davies, Jamal Musiala, Leon Goretzka, and Konrad Laimer available on the bench.
Fresh Injury Scare
However, Bayern's woes intensified when Kingsley Coman was forced off the pitch during their recent match. The forward, who played a crucial role against Arsenal in the previous encounter, had to be substituted due to injury in the 50th minute.
Recovery Timeline
Reports suggest that Coman sustained a thigh injury, which could sideline him for a significant period. If confirmed, this would compound Bayern's injury crisis, leaving them without key players including Coman, Gnabry, Sane, Davies, and others for the upcoming clash against Arsenal.
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