Luis Díaz is back in team training with FC Bayern. Together with Musiala and a small training group, he is working toward his return to the field.
Luis Díaz is getting closer to his comeback with FC Bayern. On Thursday, the Colombian took part in team training for the first time since his injury. In addition to Jamal Musiala and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye, the training group at Säbener Straße also included youth players.
This allowed Díaz to further increase his workload following his individual training sessions. The winger had been sidelined due to a torn muscle bundle and had most recently been working separately on his return. Now he has taken the next step by training alongside other players.
For the Munich club, the news is particularly welcome given their tight roster situation. Díaz is a key part of the offense, especially on his usual left side. However, his return to training does not yet mean he is ready to play in a competitive match. A specific date for his comeback has not yet been set.
Until recently, Díaz had been working individually on the field to recover. Joining the training group now marks another step forward on his path back to competitive action.
Díaz’s return would take some pressure off Bayern’s offense
Bayern hopes to have more options in attack again after the international break. In addition to Díaz, Musiala is also working toward regaining full fitness following his muscle injury. The fact that both are now back on the training field together is a positive sign.
Sporting Director Max Eberl had already emphasized the importance of these returning players during discussions about potential winter transfers. How the roster situation develops going forward plays a key role in the team’s planning. With Díaz and Musiala, the Munich side would once again have two key offensive options at their disposal.
Recently, the coaching staff has had to improvise on offense on several occasions. Alphonso Davies and Nathaniel Brown took on more offensive roles, while Lennart Karl impressed in the center behind Harry Kane. A fit Díaz would expand the options on the left wing and create additional opportunities for rotation.
That wouldn’t completely ease the situation, however. Serge Gnabry and Ismael Saibari remain sidelined. This makes it all the more important for Bayern that the other injured attackers continue to make progress.
After the international break, the Bundesliga home game against 1. FC Köln awaits on November 20. It remains to be seen whether Díaz will be able to rejoin the squad by then. With his first participation in team training, he has at least taken another step toward that return.