Except surprise, Bayern Munich will not be able to count on Benjamin Pavard for the return of eighth in the Champions League against Chelsea, a match that will take place on August 8 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The right back of the German champion suffered this Sunday a Ankle injury left during the training session and, according to Sky reports, it will be low for about three weeks.
“The right-back from the great German champion was forced to interrupt the team's training on Sunday morning after suffering an injury. An in-depth examination by the FC Bayern medical department revealed an injury to the tarsal ligament of your left foot“Dictated the statement issued on the Bayern website, where no details were given regarding the duration of the withdrawal.
Bayern coach Hansi Flick will have to spin his head as he Álvaro Odriozola, a player who barely counted for the coach during the half-year loan that he spent in Munich, is the only direct replacement he has on the right side. Delaying Kimmich and placing Thiago in the double pivot with Goretzka is the option that, except for Pavard's miraculous recovery, seems the most feasible option.