Injury concerns at FC Bayern are growing. Following the turbulent 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund, there is new, concerning news regarding Michael Olise. The French international, who had to be substituted due to injury during the Bundesliga classic, left the Allianz Arena limping on Saturday evening. The 24-year-old has not yet given the all-clear.
Olise had initially started against BVB as usual and was one of Munich’s most prominent attacking players. As early as the tenth minute, the Frenchman had hit the post with a powerful left-footed shot. He was also involved in Konrad Laimer’s opening goal.
In the closing stages, however, the record champions suffered another personnel setback. Olise had to leave the field injured in the 85th minute. Lennart Karl came on to replace him. After the final whistle, there were further indications that the attacking star is indeed struggling with discomfort.
Olise limped out of the arena and remained silent
As reported by the Abendzeitung München, Olise left the Allianz Arena visibly limping after the Bundesliga classic. When asked by waiting journalists if he was all right, the French international did not respond.
It therefore remains unclear what injury the 24-year-old has sustained and whether he faces a prolonged absence.
At least sporting director Max Eberl offered cautious optimism after the game. While the injuries to Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry appear to be more serious, initial assessments suggest that Olise’s injury may not be quite as bad.
Michael #Olise leaving the arena. When asked if he was okay, he didn’t answer. #FCBayern @Abendzeitung https://t.co/yf6wPqCmj5
— Maximilian Koch (@_kochmaximilian) October 31, 2026
However, no exact diagnosis has been made yet. Further medical examinations are expected to provide clarity.
The fact that Olise left the arena limping is likely to heighten concerns among Bayern officials, nonetheless.
Bayern faces a major shortage in its offense
For FC Bayern, a prolonged absence by Olise would be a particularly heavy blow. The Frenchman is one of Munich’s key players, and with his creativity, dribbling skills, and goal-scoring threat, he is virtually irreplaceable.
Even before the “Derby,” Bayern had to do without two key offensive players: Jamal Musiala and Luis Díaz. Against Dortmund, the situation worsened considerably. First, Saibari injured his ankle in an unfortunate collision with BVB goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. The Moroccan had to be helped off the field and later even left the arena on crutches.
Shortly afterward, Gnabry also had to be substituted due to muscle discomfort in his thigh. Sporting director Eberl commented after the final whistle regarding the two players: “Both injuries are actually quite serious.”
If Olise is now also sidelined for an extended period, the record champions would be without five of their seven established attacking players.
That would leave only Harry Kane and Lennart Karl as traditional attacking options for the time being.
The timing of this injury crisis is particularly problematic. Munich’s next crucial Champions League match against Atlético Madrid is already scheduled for Tuesday.