Bayern Confirm Calf Tear for Konrad Laimer, Midfielder Out Indefinitely

Overview

• Bayern said the 28-year-old tore a muscle fiber in his left calf during the 3-1 win at 1. FC Köln, confirmed by a club medical exam.
• The club provided no return timetable, though one outlet reports a potential three-to-four-week absence.
• The injury adds to shortages at right-back with Josip Stanišić (knee), Sacha Boey (illness) and Joshua Kimmich (ankle) listed as unavailable.
• Kimmich is viewed as a possible near-term option, with reports indicating he could be in contention to face RB Leipzig.
• Coach Vincent Kompany is weighing cover options for upcoming fixtures, including Saturday’s league trip to Leipzig.