Good news for FC Bayern! While the Munich team is currently dealing with numerous injury concerns, there are at least positive developments regarding Luis Díaz. The Colombian attacking midfielder has taken an important step toward his comeback and was back on the practice field with the ball for the first time on Monday.
As FC Bayern officially announced, Díaz completed an individual training session with the ball on Monday morning. For the 29-year-old, this marks significant progress in his rehabilitation process after he was recently sidelined due to injury.
The Colombian suffered a minor muscle tear in the back of his left thigh just under two weeks ago during the Champions League match against Arsenal. Since then, the winger has been working intensively toward his return. However, it remains unclear when he will be able to fully rejoin team training.
Díaz is making progress—Bayern hopes for a speedy return
The positive news comes at a crucial time for the German record champions. Following the 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund, the already tight personnel situation on offense has worsened further.
With Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry sidelined for an extended period, two more attacking players are out. There’s also a question mark over Michael Olise’s availability ahead of Tuesday night’s Champions League match against Atlético Madrid.
Consequently, there is likely to be great relief at Säbener Straße that Díaz is at least able to resume basic drills with the ball.
However, this progress does not mean an immediate return to competitive action. After a muscle injury, the workload and intensity must be increased gradually before a player is fully available again.
According to BILD, Bayern officials internally expect Díaz to be ready to play by the first competitive match of the new year at the latest. It remains to be seen whether the Colombian will be able to make his comeback significantly sooner.
Musiala is also back on the training field
In addition to Díaz, there was more encouraging news from Bayern’s injury list on Monday.
As the club confirmed, Jamal Musiala also completed an individual training session with the ball.
The 23-year-old suffered a torn muscle fiber in his right thigh in late September while on duty with the German national team and has been sidelined for Bayern ever since.
A specific date for Musiala’s return to team training has not yet been set.
For FC Bayern, however, the progress made by the two attacking stars is an important sign. Especially in light of the recent injuries to Saibari and Gnabry, the return of Díaz and Musiala could significantly ease the tight personnel situation in the coming weeks.
Until then, the Munich team will have to continue improvising. However, Díaz’s progress offers hope that the situation on offense could improve again soon.