Overview
- Bayern Munich said Monday the 30-year-old tore the adductor in his right thigh, ruling him out for a prolonged period.
- German media report he will miss the rest of the club season, including the Champions League semifinal and any possible final.
- Early medical estimates put recovery at a minimum of three months, which puts his World Cup place in serious doubt with kickoff on June 11.
- The setback hits a player in form, with 8 goals and 7 assists in 21 Bundesliga matches this season and 26 goals in 59 caps for Germany.
- Coach Julian Nagelsmann now must weigh replacement options and tactical tweaks as Germany prepare for Group E games against Curaçao, Côte d’Ivoire and Ecuador.