Overview

• Dayot Upamecano has been sidelined for several weeks after medical examinations revealed loose bodies in his left knee joint, with no confirmation yet on whether surgery will be required.
• Bayern Munich will be without their key defender during pivotal Bundesliga matches and the Champions League quarterfinals against Inter Milan on April 8 and 15.
• The French national team, preparing for the Nations League semifinals against Spain on June 4, may need to adjust their defensive strategy in his absence.
• Bayern Munich currently leads the Bundesliga by six points with eight matches remaining, adding pressure to maintain their lead without Upamecano.
• Upamecano has been instrumental in France's recent defensive success, contributing to 14 clean sheets in his last 17 starts, underscoring the impact of his injury.