Sports News Report
League: BundesligaSport: SoccerCountry: GermanyCategory: Match Previews

Bayern's Gnabry and Karl nearing return from injuries ahead of opener

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 1:00 AM

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Bayern's Gnabry and Karl nearing return from injuries ahead of opener
Summary

Lennart Karl is expected to resume full training next week, with hopes of appearing in Bayern Munich's Bundesliga opener against VfB Stuttgart on Friday. Serge Gnabry is progressing but will not return in time for the match. Both players recently faced injuries that kept them out of international competition. Bayern aims to bolster its attacking options as they navigate the early season amid injury concerns.

Source Links
Yahoo Sports
Key Details
  • •Lennart Karl set to resume full training next week.
  • •Bayern hopes Karl will play against VfB Stuttgart.
  • •Serge Gnabry is sprinting but won't return for the opener.
  • •Both players missed the recent international tournament due to injuries.
  • •Bayern aims to strengthen attack depth for the season.
Latest Updates
  • 1:00 AMYahoo Sports — Lennart Karl and Serge Gnabry could be back in the squad soon
What they're saying
"

The Bayern Munich attack could be reinforced very soon.

Related Teams & Leagues
Bayern MunichBundesligaSoccer

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days