Bayern Munich's Leonard Prescott sidelined by knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Bayern Munich goalkeeper Leonard Prescott suffered a meniscus tear in his knee during warmups for a preseason friendly against Legia Warsaw. The injury occurred just before what would have been his U-23 debut. Prescott had previously risen through Bayern's youth ranks at an impressive pace and had been seen as a significant prospect for the team's future. Following successful surgery, he is expected to be out for several months as he recovers.
- •Prescott injured his knee before a friendly against Legia Warsaw.
- •His debut for the U-23s was postponed due to the injury.
- •He underwent successful surgery and will be sidelined for months.
- •Bayern's medical department confirmed the diagnosis following an examination.
- •Prescott has rapidly progressed through Bayern's youth system in recent years.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern Munich’s star goalkeeper talent Leonard Prescott suffers long-term injury
"The season has not even started yet and the first big injury has already sidelined a youngster.
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