Bayern Munich released a statement on Sunday regarding the condition of 32-year-old defender Raphaël Guerreiro, ahead of their Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain (April 28 and May 6). According to the official statement from the German club, the Portuguese international suffered a minor muscle tear in the back of his left thigh against Mainz.
Bayern Munich has confirmed that Raphaël Guerreiro will be sidelined again after being injured on Saturday during the Bundesliga match against FSV Mainz. An examination by the Bavarian medical staff revealed a minor muscle tear in the back of his left thigh, though the club did not provide further details regarding the exact length of his absence.
At this stage, the information should be treated with caution: it is indeed a confirmed injury, but not a detailed return date. However, with a muscle tear, his absence for the first leg is certain, and highly likely for the return leg on May 6. For Bayern, this absence affects a versatile player, capable of playing as a defender or in a more advanced role on the left wing. With the Champions League semi-final against Paris Saint-Germain approaching, it is above all a rotation option that disappears from the German squad.
