Bayern Munich: Luis Diaz out for four to six weeks after injury against Arsenal

Luis Diaz, the Bayern Munich winger, came off injured during the Champions League match against Arsenal, which ended 2-2. The Bavarian club confirmed, in a statement relayed by several media outlets, that the Colombian player is suffering from a muscle injury in his left thigh. According to the ANSA agency, as reported by TuttoMercatoWeb, the absence is estimated at between four and six weeks. L'Équipe mentions a tear and an absence of around a month, while So Foot mentions an absence of more than a month.

An injury sustained during the match

Luis Diaz had to be substituted during the match against Arsenal. The German daily Abendzeitung München reports that the player was forced to leave the pitch during this fixture. The diagnosis is ultimately more serious than expected, according to the same outlet. The club has communicated on the state of health of its player, and coach Vincent Kompany as well as sporting director Max Eberl provided information after the match.

Consistent diagnoses

Several sources agree on the nature of the injury. German outlet kicker mentions a minor muscle strain, while Süddeutsche Zeitung also speaks of a minor strain. Voetbal International indicates that the Colombian will likely be sidelined for several weeks. Brazilian outlet Placar specifies that it is a muscle tear in his left thigh. Gazeta Esportiva confirms the muscle injury and echoes the estimate of four to six weeks out, citing the German press.

Worrying news for Bayern

This injury is another blow for Bayern Munich, who are already dealing with other absences. German outlet n-tv describes it as another bitter injury for the club. The Colombian player will now begin his recovery period, and the club will have to cope without him in the coming weeks. The exact length of his absence will depend on how the injury evolves, but the various sources converge on an absence of at least a month.