Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry were both substituted during Saturday's domestic fixture after suffering severe physical damage. Saibari required immediate surgical intervention to address a torn syndesmosis ligament in his right ankle after departing the stadium on crutches. Meanwhile, Gnabry sustained damage to his left thigh, and teammate Michael Olise also left the pitch late due to an apparent muscular problem.
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Bayern Munich confirmed that both Saibari and Gnabry will remain sidelined for an indefin…: Bayern Munich confirmed that both Saibari and Gnabry will remain sidelined for an indefinite period of time.
The injuries occurred during the club's 2-2 Bundesliga draw against domestic rivals Borus…: The injuries occurred during the club's 2-2 Bundesliga draw against domestic rivals Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
Multiple injuries sustained during a single fixture have significantly strained Bayern Mu…: Multiple injuries sustained during a single fixture have significantly strained Bayern Munich's current squad depth.
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Nov 1 : Bayern Munich's injury woes deepened when Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry were ruled out for an indefinite period, the club said on Sunday after both players were forced off in Saturday's 2-2 Bundesliga draw with Borussia Dortmund.
• Saibari suffered a ligament tear in his right ankle after appearing to twist it during the match and has already undergone successful surgery. The Morocco international left the stadium on crutches following the incident
• Gnabry was substituted just two minutes after Saibari's departure, with Bayern later confirming the German winger had suffered a muscle injury in his left thigh
• Bayern also lost French playmaker Michael Olise to an apparent muscle injury late on in the match.
• "Saibari and Gnabry will be missing from FC Bayern for the time being," the club said. "Saibari suffered a tear of the syndesmosis ligament in his right ankle joint and has already undergone successful surgery. Gnabry sustained a muscle injury in the posterior left thigh."
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