Bavarian Offensive Suffers Setback
Paul Wanner, the German-Austrian midfielder for Bayern Munich, is currently sidelined due to a minor ligament tear in his left ankle, sustained during a friendly match against Tottenham Hotspur in early August 2025. The club has confirmed that he will be out for the time being, with no exact return date specified yet.
The injury comes at a challenging time for Wanner, as he was preparing for the 2025/26 season. This setback is particularly significant given the midfield crisis at Bayern, with key players like Jamal Musiala and Aleksandar Pavlović also injured. As a result, Wanner is currently unavailable for Bayern Munich.
The injury has increased Wanner's chances for playing time in the team of coach Vincent Kompany, as the long-term absence of superstar Jamal Musiala creates an opportunity for others. However, it seems unlikely that Wanner will feature at the start of the upcoming season, including the Franz Beckenbauer Supercup and early Bundesliga matches.
The new Bundesliga season for Bayern Munich starts on August 22 with a home game against RB Leipzig. The club will play a test match against Grasshopper Club Zurich on Tuesday before the season kicks off. The Franz Beckenbauer Supercup against cup winners VfB Stuttgart is the first competitive match for Bayern Munich, scheduled for next Saturday.
Despite Wanner's injury, there is no information about any potential replacement for him in the Bayern Munich squad. Meanwhile, the transfer rumours surrounding Nick Woltemade, a potential incoming player from VfB Stuttgart, could influence Wanner's future with the club.
Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach are reportedly interested in Paul Wanner this summer, but his contract with Bayern Munich expires on June 30, 2027. Wanner's recovery timeline remains uncertain, with no information provided about the duration of his injury recovery.
As Bayern Munich prepares for the new season, the club is without long-term injured players Jamal Musiala, Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and recently Serge Gnabry due to muscular problems. The team will need to rely on the remaining players and any potential new additions to fill the gaps left by the injured stars.
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Paul Wanner's injury, sustained during a friendly match against Tottenham Hotspur, could potentially affect his availability in European leagues, such as the premier-league, as the new season approaches. Despite the interest from Werder Bremen and Borussia Mönchengladbach, Wanner's contract with Bayern Munich still binds him to the club until 2027, and his recovery timeline remains uncertain, making a transfer unlikely in the short term.
