Bayern Confirms Stanišić Knee Ligament Damage, Out Indefinitely
The diagnosis deepens Bayern's defensive shortage following the Chelsea win.
Overview
- An official club medical report says Josip Stanišić sustained a partial injury to the medial ligament in his right knee.
- The left back was hurt in the 3-1 Champions League victory over Chelsea after a collision with Trevoh Chalobah.
- Bayern provided no return date and indicated he will miss the next few weeks.
- The setback further thins the back line with Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito and Raphaël Guerreiro already unavailable.
- AP reports Konrad Laimer is likely to cover left back against Hoffenheim with Sacha Boey at right back, after Stanišić had started every Bundesliga match this season.