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Bayern faces injury setbacks as Saibari undergoes successful surgery

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Bayern faces injury setbacks as Saibari undergoes successful surgery

Summary

FC Bayern has confirmed that Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry are sidelined due to injuries sustained during their Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund. Saibari suffered a tear to the syndesmotic ligament in his right ankle and underwent successful surgery, while Gnabry is dealing with a hamstring injury. Both players are expected to be out for several weeks, raising concerns over Bayern's attacking options as they prepare for their Champions League clash against Atletico Madrid. The club may need to consider reinforcements in the January transfer window if recovery timelines do not align favorably.

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Status Watch

•Saibari is expected to be out until at least February.
•Gnabry is anticipated to miss games until December.
•Bayern's draw against Dortmund leaves them atop the Bundesliga.
•Luis Diaz is also sidelined until late November.
•Bayern may explore January signings to bolster their attack.

Latest Updates

1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich’s Ismael Saibari could be out three months
1:04 PMYahoo Sports — Ismael Saibari undergoes surgery for ligament tear as Bayern injury timelines surface

What they're saying

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FC Bayern have now confirmed that both Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry will be sidelined with injury for the foreseeable future.In a press release issued by the club, it was noted that both had sustai...
— Yahoo Sports