Luis Díaz went down late in Bayern Munich’s 2-2 Champions League slugfest against Arsenal on Wednesday, and it’s a major concern for the Bavarians’ left wing position. This isn’t just a new knock, either. The Colombian international’s exit in the 90th minute means Bayern is facing some real questions about their attack.
The Timeline of Trouble
Díaz’s appearance in the match was already a bit dicey. He picked up a knock late in the weekend game against RB Leipzig, which led to him being a precautionary omission from the starting XI against Arsenal. Regular left-back Alphonso Davies actually started in his place at wing. Díaz finally got introduced into the action in the 68th minute, but his time was short. He only made it until the 90th minute before going down on the field, away from the ball, with what’s been confirmed as a non-contact injury. Man, that’s rough to watch.
What Bayern Brass Is Saying
After the game, Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl didn’t mince words, confirming the fears. “He already had muscular problems before the game and felt it slightly again now,” Eberl told Sky Germany reporter Kerry Hau. “We didn’t want to take any risks. Let’s wait and see…” Bayern coach Vincent Kompany tried to strike an upbeat tone, but you can feel the underlying worry. “I don’t think it’s serious. But when it happens twice in a short time, then it’s something to worry about a bit,” Kompany shared. It’s clear: repeating injuries are a red flag. If Díaz is forced to sit out for a spell, it looks like Davies could see a lot more time pushing forward in the Bayern attack over the coming weeks.
We’re all waiting for more news on Díaz’s condition. For Bayern, keeping an eye on this left wing situation is gonna be critical.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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