Bayern Munich Receive Devastating Updates Regarding Injuries to Two Key Players
Bayern Munich hoped they could get through the international break unscathed regarding injuries. However, they have received some devastating news regarding left-back Alphonso Davies. and center-back Dayot Upamecano.
Davies picked up an injury 12 minutes into Canada's CONCACAF Nations League game against the United States. He was replaced instantly, with the medical team making a quick decision.
It has been revealed by several media outlets that Davies has torn his ACL in his right knee. The Canadian will undergo surgery later today and is set to miss the rest of the season and the start of the 2025/26 season.
🚨🔴 Shocking news: Alphonso #Davies has been diagnosed with a torn ACL in his right knee after returning from international duty with Canada.
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 26, 2025
He will undergo surgery later today. The 24-y/o will be out for several months.
Get well soon and come back stronger!@SkySportDE 🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/rrrLMedfZC
Upamecano picked up his injury during France's UEFA Nations League game against Croatia. The Frenchman played the full 120 minutes as the game went to extra time. He was assessed after the game with a knee problem.
Once again, several media outlets reported that Upamecano will miss several weeks with loose bodies in his left knee.
🚨🔴 Dayot #Upamecano has been diagnosed with loose bodies in his left knee and will be out for several weeks.
— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) March 26, 2025
He helped France reach the UEFA Nations League Final Four with a 5–4 win on penalties over Croatia in Paris.
Second serious injury for FC Bayern in a crucial stage of… pic.twitter.com/M1aQ4h8RoK
It's a devastating blow for Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany, who will now be without two first-choice defenders. Upamecano will miss both legs of the UEFA Champions League quarter-final against Inter Milan.
He could be back for the semi-finals if Die Roten makes it through the last several games of the Bundesliga. Bayern currently lead Bayer Leverkusen by six points with eight games remaining.
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