Bayern Munich face a late fitness decision on Serge Gnabry ahead of their Champions League clash with Bodo/Glimt on Thursday. Head coach Vincent Kompany revealed in his pre-match press conference that a call on the 31-year-old attacker will be made after the final training session, as reported by Yahoo Sports.
Gnabry, who suffered an adductor injury in April and has been working his way back to full fitness, has recently returned to team training. "With Serge Gnabry, we have to see and speak after training - there's a possibility he could be involved", Kompany said. "We want to be sure that he feels his best, though." The manager stressed the importance of a full recovery for the long-term planning of the squad.
When will Serge Gnabry be fully fit?
The return of Serge Gnabry is a significant boost for Bayern, especially with a congested fixture list ahead. Kompany pointed to the winger's strong performances last season. "The main thing is that we've not forgotten how good he was last season", the Belgian stated. "Our aim is for him to get back to that level. We know his qualities." A full return for Gnabry would also intensify competition in the attacking positions and raise the overall sharpness in training, as the coach noted.
How is Jamal Musiala's comeback progressing?
Another player on the comeback trail is Jamal Musiala. The young attacker made his return to action as a substitute in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Schalke 04. Musiala had missed Bayern's previous games after suffering two collapses in pre-season caused by absence seizures linked to a neurological condition. "Jamal Musiala has played some minutes now but is still being built up", Kompany explained. "He's felt good since being back training with the team." His gradual reintegration remains a priority for the club.
What impact will the returning players have on the squad?
The potential return of two key attackers like Gnabry and Musiala comes at an ideal time. The team is entering a busy period with league matches and European commitments. A full-strength and competitive forward line is vital for the upcoming challenges in the Bundesliga and the Champions League. The current injury status and fitness build-up of all players can be tracked on our injuries page.
The return of both offensive players could also expand Kompany's tactical options, especially for away fixtures like the upcoming trip to Norway. The schedule for the coming weeks, including the Bundesliga home match against 1. FC Köln on September 13th, is available on our fixtures page. The final decision on Gnabry will be made on Wednesday following the last training session before departure.
