Key Takeaways:
- Josip Stanišić sustained a partial medial ligament injury in his right knee during last night’s 3:1 victory against Chelsea
- Bayern confirmed Stanišić is set to miss between 2 and 3 weeks, with further assessments ongoing
- The left-back spot remains problematic for coach Vincent Kompany, with Alphonso Davies, Raphaël Guerreiro, and Hiroki Ito all sidelined
Injury Details and Team Impact
Bayern Munich have confirmed that Croatian full-back Josip Stanišić suffered a partial injury to the medial ligament of his right knee following the team’s 3:1 win over Chelsea last night. The injury occurred early in the second half, leading to Stanišić’s forced withdrawal in the 51st minute, as he was replaced by Sacha Boey.
ℹ️ Der FC Bayern muss vorerst auf Josip Stanišić verzichten: https://t.co/BQCq8JIhOF 🔗
Der Defensivspieler hat sich beim Champions League-Auftaktsieg über den FC Chelsea eine Teilverletzung des Innenbands am rechten Kniegelenk zugezogen.
Gute Besserung, Stani! ❤️🩹 pic.twitter.com/GtfRjlgDMh
— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) September 18, 2025
Medical Update and Recovery Timeline
Subsequent medical tests established the partial ligament damage. Although the club did not specify an exact recovery period, initial information indicates that Stanišić will likely be unavailable for between 2 and 3 weeks. While the prognosis suggests the injury is not severe, his absence will still present a challenge to the squad’s defensive options.
Left-Back Dilemma for Vincent Kompany
The situation is exacerbated by ongoing injuries within Bayern’s defensive ranks. Manager Vincent Kompany faces a shortage of options at left-back, with Alphonso Davies expected to remain unavailable until at least October and both Raphaël Guerreiro and Hiroki Ito also currently injured. Sacha Boey, who came on for Stanišić against Chelsea, is now the likely candidate to feature at left-back for the foreseeable future. Additionally, there could be a tactical reshuffle, such as deploying Konrad Laimer as a makeshift left-back, should circumstances require.
| Player | Injury | Estimated Return |
|---|---|---|
| Josip Stanišić | Partial medial ligament injury (right knee) | 2 – 3 weeks |
| Alphonso Davies | Unspecified | No earlier than October |
| Raphaël Guerreiro | Unspecified | Unknown |
| Hiroki Ito | Unspecified | Unknown |
