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Bayern's Dayot Upamecano to Miss 5-6 Weeks Following Knee Injury

The defender's absence impacts Bayern's Bundesliga and Champions League campaigns, with hopes for his return in May and availability for France in June.

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Overview

  • Dayot Upamecano has been ruled out for 5-6 weeks after medical examinations revealed loose bodies in his left knee joint.
  • The injury sidelines him for Bayern Munich's Champions League quarterfinals against Inter Milan on April 8 and 15, as well as key Bundesliga matches.
  • Bayern Munich leads Bayer Leverkusen by six points in the Bundesliga with eight matches remaining, adding pressure to the title race in Upamecano's absence.
  • Upamecano is expected to recover in time for the UEFA Nations League Final Four in June, where France faces Spain on June 4 in Stuttgart.
  • Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, expressed optimism about Upamecano's recovery and confirmed the club will closely monitor his progress.