Bayern Munich are set to be without two promising youngsters for their crucial UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg against Paris Saint-Germain.
Injury concerns continue to mount for Bayern, with Lennart Karl and Tom Bischof both ruled out of the opening clash.
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The duo are currently undergoing rehabilitation and are not expected to recover in time, although there is optimism they could return for the second leg.
Their absence adds to an already growing injury list, with Serge Gnabry ruled out for the season and Raphael Guerreiro also sidelined.
This leaves manager Vincent Kompany with limited options heading into one of the biggest matches of the campaign.
Bayern injury crisis deepens ahead of PSG showdown
Karl’s absence is particularly significant given Bayern’s lack of depth in attacking midfield roles, with the youngster emerging as an important creative option this season.
Alongside Jamal Musiala, he has been one of the few natural playmakers available, reports Bavarian football.
With several key players missing, Bayern face a challenging task against a strong PSG side in the first leg.
The German champions will be hoping to limit the damage away from home before potentially welcoming some players back for the return fixture.
Kompany must now rely on squad rotation and tactical adjustments as Bayern aim to stay competitive despite their growing injury concerns.
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