Serge Gnabry is out for a prolonged spell after Bayern said he tore an adductor in his right thigh, and Julian Nagelsmann publicly backed him as World Cup doubts escalated.
Bayern Munich said on April 18 that Serge Gnabry tore the adductor muscle in his right thigh and would be out for a prolonged period.
The injury has since fed into wider concern about his World Cup prospects. Julian Nagelsmann said he felt very sorry for Gnabry and that Germany would support him through the recovery.
Later reporting on April 22 and 23 said Gnabry confirmed he will miss the World Cup, turning the injury from a club setback into a major national-team issue.
The timing is difficult for Bayern and Germany alike. Gnabry is one of Bayern's attacking options, and his absence removes a player Germany had hoped to rely on as the tournament approached.
For now, the exact recovery timeline remains unclear. Bayern have only said the absence will be prolonged, and further updates may follow as the situation develops.
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