Key Takeaways:
- On Wednesday, Bayern Munich confirmed new signing Tom Bischof will be unavailable after undergoing urgent surgery for appendicitis
- The 20-year-old, who joined from Hoffenheim this summer, will miss Friday’s Bundesliga opener against RB Leipzig
- Aleksandar Pavlović has returned to training after fracturing his eye socket, while Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito remain long-term absentees
Squad News and Injuries
Bayern Munich have announced that Tom Bischof is set to be sidelined for the foreseeable future following an unexpected operation for appendicitis, as stated by the club in their latest Bundesliga press release. The German champions revealed that Bischof required urgent surgery and, as a result, will not be in contention for their first league match against RB Leipzig on Friday.
The 20-year-old midfielder, who arrived this summer on a free transfer from Hoffenheim, had been expected to feature prominently with the squad’s attacking options diminished after several departures. His absence is a significant blow to a Bayern side already struggling with depth issues in forward areas.
Tom Bischof is out of action for the time being after having his appendix removed ℹ️
Get well soon, Tom! We hope to see you back in action soon! 🍀
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— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) August 21, 2025
Update on Other Injured Players
At a press conference held today, head coach Vincent Kompany provided further updates on the team’s fitness situation. Kompany reported that Aleksandar Pavlović has resumed training following his recovery from a fractured eye socket, though he is not yet fit for selection.
The injury situation is further compounded by the continued long-term absence of Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito, all of whom will remain unavailable for an extended period.
Implications for Squad Depth
With Bischof unable to make his competitive debut and several key players sidelined, Bayern will be forced to adapt their line-up heading into their opening fixture. The current spate of injuries places additional pressure on Vincent Kompany and the coaching staff as they prepare for the league campaign with a reduced selection of first-team players.
