Overview

• Alphonso Davies sustained a torn ACL during Canada’s match against the USA and will undergo surgery, ruling him out for the rest of the season and possibly the start of the next.
• Dayot Upamecano is also sidelined for several weeks due to free-floating cartilage in his left knee, further straining Bayern’s defensive lineup.
• Bayern Munich is left with only six regular defenders available for critical Bundesliga and Champions League matches in the coming weeks.
• The club is exploring internal options, including Raphaël Guerreiro and Hiroki Ito, to fill the defensive gaps, while speculation surrounds potential transfer market activity.
• Sporting director Max Eberl emphasized the team’s resilience, stating Bayern will support the injured players and rely on their squad depth to pursue their season’s goals.