In the 7-0 win over Union Berlin, the Bayern offense put on a scoring spree. Michael Olise scored three times, Harry Kane twice, and Jamal Musiala and Ismael Saibari also contributed goals. Only Luis Díaz came away empty-handed once again.
Since his goal in the Bundesliga opener against Stuttgart, the Colombian has been waiting for his next goal for Munich. He was denied the necessary luck against Union as well: one goal was disallowed for offside.
After missing several clear-cut chances in recent matches, Díaz is now being given time to clear his head. In consultation with Colombia’s national team coach Néstor Lorenzo, he has decided to sit out the upcoming international matches.
Max Eberl sees no cause for concern. “Some would be happy to have a slump like his,” explained the sporting director. Díaz will first take a vacation and then complete his individual training program.
Eberl sees no immediate need for a transfer
The situation is interesting nonetheless, because Díaz himself recently stated openly that he could certainly have imagined another player coming in to help at his position.
“Of course, I always want to play. But if there’s someone who can help out at my position: Welcome aboard. That helps a lot when things aren’t going well. Then you have a teammate there to help you—and that way, you can take turns. That’s very important. I would have liked that. But well, it didn’t happen. We’re good enough as we are.”
The Bayern squad does indeed lack a classic backup for the left wing. Arijon Ibrahimovic was loaned to Augsburg shortly before the transfer window closed.
Could that mean Munich might make another move in the winter transfer window? Eberl responded to that after the Union game with a counter-question: “Where did Isi score his goal from today?”
The sporting director was alluding to Saibari. The summer signing came on for Díaz against Union and scored his first Bayern goal—of all places—from the left flank.
Saibari and Gnabry as Alternatives
Although Saibari isn’t a classic winger, his versatility allows him to play in several offensive positions. Serge Gnabry, who made his comeback against Union, is also an option for the left side.
As a result, Bayern’s management does not currently seem to see an urgent need for an additional winger.
For now, the club’s management is hoping that Díaz will use his break to recharge and then return to the form he showed last season. Back then, he recorded an impressive 26 goals and 23 assists in 51 Bayern matches.
A break during the season has helped him before. In December 2025, Kompany sent Díaz away for a few days so that he could “come back 100 percent mentally and physically.” The Colombian then went on to play a strong second half of the season.
After the international break, this story could repeat itself. Then it should also become clear whether Eberl’s confidence in the available alternatives is sufficient—or whether the discussion about a backup for Díaz will gain momentum again in the winter.