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Bayern's Ismael Saibari sidelined after ankle surgery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 2:08 PM

Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Bayern's Ismael Saibari sidelined after ankle surgery

Summary

Ismael Saibari of Bayern Munich underwent surgery on his right ankle on Sunday, November 1, and is expected to be sidelined for approximately three months. The injury occurred during Saturday's 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund when Saibari collided with goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Bayern stated that both Saibari and teammate Serge Gnabry will be unavailable 'for the time being.' In addition to Saibari and Gnabry, Michael Olise was also injured in the match. Bayern will face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday and then play Mainz in the Bundesliga on Saturday.

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Status Watch

•Saibari was injured in the 29th minute against Dortmund.
•Bayern's 2-2 draw left them tied on points with Dortmund.
•Gnabry and Olise also suffered injuries in the match.
•Bayern faces Atletico Madrid in the Champions League next.
•Team coach Vincent Kompany is also recovering from illness.

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2:08 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern's Saibari sidelined after ankle surgery

What they're saying

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Morocco international Ismael Saibari is set for a spell on the sidelines after undergoing surgery on Sunday on his right ankle, his club Bayern Munich said in a statement. Bayern said Sunday both Saibari and Gnabry would be out "for the time being", without specifying a return date, although German tabloid Bild said the Moroccan would likely miss three months.
— Yahoo Sports

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