Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry ruled out of World Cup due to injury
Serge Gnabry, the winger for Bayern Munich and the German national team, has announced that he will not participate in this summer’s World Cup.
Bayern disclosed on Saturday that Gnabry has sustained a tear in the adductor muscle of his right thigh and will be sidelined “for a longer period,” casting doubt on his availability for the finals.
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The 30-year-old has now confirmed that he will be watching the tournament from home.
“The last few days have been difficult to come to terms with,” he shared on Instagram on Wednesday. “A Bayern season that still has much at stake after securing another Bundesliga title over the weekend.”
“As for my World Cup aspirations with Germany… that’s unfortunately over for me. Like the rest of the nation, I will be cheering for the team from home.”
“Now it’s time to concentrate on recovery and preparing for pre-season.”
The former Arsenal player participated in every World Cup qualifier for Germany and two friendlies in March, and was expected to be part of coach Julian Nagelsmann’s plans for the tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
Following their Bundesliga title victory on Sunday, Bayern will face Bayer Leverkusen away in the German Cup semifinals on Wednesday, before shifting their focus to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semifinals.
Gnabry played a key role, scoring eight goals and assisting seven others as Bayern set a new Bundesliga record for goals scored.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
