Overview

• German reports say Sommer was introduced to Vincent Kompany’s squad on Monday and began work immediately.
• The appointment heads a restructured rehabilitation department as Bayern intensifies investment in player care to cut injury downtime.
• Early priorities include overseeing the recoveries of Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito after significant injuries.
• CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen recently said Musiala is making very good progress in his rehabilitation.
• Eintracht Frankfurt loses a key backroom figure and now faces a staffing gap during a congested program that includes the Champions League.