Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks says the timing of the injuries to his three star players in Der Klassiker took a “bit” of momentum away from his side.
3 Bayern Munich Players Injured in Der Klassiker
Despite the injuries, the Bavarians drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga thriller at the Allianz Arena on Saturday night.
Danks was forced to replace Ismael Saibari in the 29th minute after he suffered a serious injury. He also had to substitute Serge Gnabry in the 31st minute because of injury.
The reigning Germany champions also lost Michael Olise to a serious injury in the 84th minute. At a press conference, Danks said the injuries disrupted their tactics, especially in the first half.
“The timing of the injuries wasn’t great as well, to have two in the first half so close together. It just took a little bit of momentum away from us.”
Danks Provides Update on the Injuries
Danks told journalists that it was still early to give a full update on Saibari, Gnabry, and Olise’s injuries.
“It’s still very early to diagnose the severity. Saibari’s ankle looks quite a serious injury.”
He added that he was still waiting for feedback from Bayern’s medical team on Gnabry and Olise’s injuries.
“But the most important thing is those boys recover as quickly as possible, and we get the rest of the players fit and healthy for the next game on Tuesday.”
The German heavyweights travel to Spain to face Atletico Madrid in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, 3 November.
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany missed the match as he was still recovering after receiving treatment for meningeal irritation.
Who Scored for Bayern Munich in Der Klassiker?
Konrad Laimer broke the deadlock in the 38th minute. He scored from close range after reacting the quickest to a rebound. Dayot Upamecano doubled the home side’s score in the 66th minute after being set up nicely by Harry Kane’s headed pass.
Kane, who won the 2026 Ballon d’Or, blew a massive opportunity in the 56th minute. The clinical English forward’s missed a penalty, crashing his shot against the crossbar.
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Borussia Dortmund Comes Back From Behind
Dortmund came back from behind twice in the showdown. Serhou Guirassy equalised in the 60th minute after Carney Chukwuemeka found him with a smooth pass inside the box.
Off the bench, Fabio Silva then rescued a point for the visitors in the 89th minute. He made it 2-2 after reacting to a loose ball inside the box. Silva came on in the 76th minute.
Both Bayern, who beat PSG, and Dortmund remain unbeaten in the Bundesliga following the four-goal draw. They each have 18 points after winning five matches and drawing three.
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