Health setback for Pavlovic: Eye surgery for a fractured orbital bone.
FC Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic is set to miss around three to four weeks of action following a recent eye socket fracture sustained during training[1][2][3][5]. The German record champions have not disclosed an exact return date, but reports and team sources suggest a recovery timeline within this range[3][5].
Pavlovic's injury occurred on a Friday training session, marking another setback for the national team candidate in the new season[6]. This unfortunate event comes after the midfielder had already missed a significant portion of the previous campaign due to a metacarpal fracture and an extended period out due to Pfeiffer's glandular fever[7].
The first competitive game for Bayern Munich is the Supercup on August 16, where they will face DFB Cup winners VfB Stuttgart[8]. However, it remains uncertain whether Pavlovic will be fit in time for this highly anticipated match.
Following the incident, Pavlovic underwent surgery for his eye socket fracture[4]. Despite the setback, the club's medical team remains optimistic about his recovery, and Pavlovic is expected to make a full recovery in due course.
FC Bayern Munich resumed training after their Club World Cup campaign in the USA[9]. The team is now focusing on preparing for the upcoming season, with Pavlovic's absence being a significant challenge for the coaching staff.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann has yet to comment on Pavlovic's injury and its impact on the team, but the midfielder's absence is undoubtedly a blow to Bayern Munich's midfield options. Fans and pundits alike will be eagerly awaiting updates on Pavlovic's progress as the Supercup approaches.
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Aleksandar Pavlovic's injury, sustained during a training session, has sidelined him from football activities for approximately three to four weeks. Despite the recovery timeline, it remains unclear if he will be fit in time for the Supercup on August 16, where FC Bayern Munich will face VfB Stuttgart.
