Bayern Munich forward Luis Diaz suffered a muscle bundle tear after coming on in the 2-2 draw against Arsenal, leaving the club short of cover on the left wing. GOAL reported that Diaz is likely to miss four to six weeks.
Injury against Arsenal
Diaz came on in the 68th minute against Arsenal with Bayern leading 2-1. GOAL says Diaz sank to the turf in the 90th minute after a sprint.
Problems before the match
On Wednesday before the match against Arsenal, Bayern had wanted to take Diaz off against Leipzig because of muscular problems, but had used all their substitutions. Kompany said on Wednesday before the match against Arsenal: "We were a little afraid that something had happened. We were actually lucky that he trained on Tuesday, although not at 100 per cent"
Summer plans for cover
GOAL reported that Bayern's squad planners had considered signing an alternative to Diaz in the summer and identified Antony Gordon as their top target for the transfer window. Sporting director Max Eberl said Bayern pulled out because he became "Too expensive at some point."
Bayern then earmarked Arijon Ibrahimovic as Diaz's back-up but sent him on loan to FC Augsburg at short notice despite planning a squad rotation role for him. In a September interview with Sky/RTL, Diaz said: "Of course I always want to play. But if there's someone who can help in my position: they're very welcome. It helps a lot when things aren't going well. Then your team-mate is there to help you – and that's how you take turns. That's very important. I would have liked it. But, well, it didn't happen. We're good as we are, too."
Davies considered in attack
Bayern had considered Alphonso Davies an option in attack in the summer. Kompany said: "We have good depth in defence and know that we can always use Phonzy on the wings as well."