FC Bayern have suffered another setback in the final stretch of the season – and this one hits the youth department particularly hard. Talented midfielder David Santos Daiber will be out for months with a serious injury and will not be available to the record champions for the time being
As FC Bayern officially announced on Monday, the 19-year-old has suffered a torn muscle tendon in his left thigh, meaning the midfielder is out of action „for the time being“
According to BILD, however, the break is likely to be much longer, with Santos Daiber set to miss around three months – a period that will not only mean the end of the season, but will probably also jeopardize large parts of the preparation for the coming season
Next setback after comeback
Particularly bitter: the youngster had only just recovered from a previous muscle injury, which had already kept him out of action for around seven weeks and cost him important opportunities to play
The new injury has now set him back again and is slowing down his development at a crucial moment
Despite the setbacks, Santos Daiber was able to gain his first professional experience this season, appearing twice in the Bundesliga and officially joining Munich’s championship-winning team
An important milestone for the young midfielder, who is regarded as one of the most promising talents on campus
Difficult moment for the youngster
Under coach Vincent Kompany, numerous talents have been given their chance this season. The Belgian has repeatedly opted for young players, partly due to rotation and the heavy workload in several competitions
Santos Daiber was part of this development and benefited from the coach’s trust – a trend that is clearly noticeable on campus
The new injury comes at an inopportune time for the 19-year-old, who has now been thwarted once again at a time when he wanted to further establish himself with the professionals
FC Bayern can only hope that Santos Daiber will be able to resume his development quickly after his recovery. Until then, the talent’s main priority is to remain patient and fight his way back step by step.