FC Bayern have given the all-clear for Josip Stanisic. Following the defensive player’s premature withdrawal from training on Tuesday, initial assessments suggest that there is no serious injury
The 25-year-old had to stop the session after an unfortunate incident with team-mate Jonathan Tah. Stanisic apparently suffered an injury in the process, which briefly caused concern at Säbener Straße. However, according to a report in tz, there are no indications of a serious injury. Although the Croatian international subsequently postponed a planned video shoot for the club’s own TV channel, the medical situation is said to be far less dramatic than initially feared
All-clear after a brief moment of shock
The relief is particularly great because Stanisic had only recently returned from injury. In mid-January, he suffered another capsular ligament injury to his right ankle and missed several games. He made his starting XI comeback last weekend in the 2-2 draw in Hamburg and played the full 90 minutes
Another prolonged absence would have further exacerbated the already tense personnel situation at full-back. Coach Vincent Kompany currently has a limited choice at right-back in particular, which is why every player who reports fit is of great importance
Hoffenheim game still open
It remains to be seen whether Stanisic will be available for Sunday’s Bundesliga match against TSG Hoffenheim (17:30). The next few days of training will show how his body reacts to the strain, but there are currently many indications that this is merely a precautionary measure
For FC Bayern, the timely deployment of the defensive all-rounder would be an important factor, especially as stability is urgently needed again after the recent loss of points – both defensively and in terms of personnel.