New injury concerns for Julian Nagelsmann: two days before the new coach’s first competitive game at Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga away from Borussia Mönchengladbach (Friday, 8.30 pm), DAZN And Sat.1) Benjamin Pavard apparently injured himself in training. Again rioters It is reported that the French defense all-rounder has suffered an ankle injury. As it progresses, the 25-year-old is missing not only for the game against Gladbach, but also for all five competitive games that are on the schedule until the international break in early September.

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Nagelsmann has two options to replace Pavard, who is actually employed as a right-back: Dwarf Sarr is likely to be the first contender for a mission on Friday. Pavard’s 29-year-old compatriot has hardly been able to celebrate since his move from Olympic Marseille last year. An alternative would be 21-year-old Josip Stanisic, who made his debut last year under Hansi Flick and is a trained right-back.

Pavard’s injury is not the first setback that Nagelsmann suffered in preparation for the season with the Munich team. In defence, in particular, staff levels are not plentiful before the start of the season: Lucas Hernandes is back in training after a leg injury, but will probably be needed until his return. Left-back Alfonso Davies has returned to team training after injuring himself while preparing for the Gold Cup with Canada. A starting line-up against Gladbach can also come very quickly.

Could also raise debate about Pavard’s injury Squad width in Munich. The thin defense, especially after the departure of Jerome Boateng and Xavi Martinez, causes question marks for many supporters. But owners around sporting director Hassan Salihamidzic have recently repeatedly dismissed further additions without previous departures.