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Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry spotted with knee brace in workout

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Will FC Bayern’s Serge Gnabry be ready to face Real Madrid?

MADRID, SPAIN - APRIL 07: Serge Gnabry of FC Bayern München looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final First Leg match between Real Madrid CF and FC Bayern München at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu on April 07, 2026 in Madrid, Spain. (Photo by Alvaro Medranda/Quality Sport Images/Getty Images) | Getty Images Bayern Munich attacker Serge Gnabry did not play during the team’s 5-0 victory over St. Pauli on Saturday due to knee issues, which put some fans on alert.

On Sunday, the Germany international was spotted doing some “light running” at Säbener Straße with a brace/sleeve on his right knee. Gnabry, who started at attacking midfield vs. Real Madrid last week in the Champions League win, has until Wednesday to get right: Serge Gnabry completed some light running on the pitch today with a heavily bandaged right knee [📸 @BILD ] pic.

twitter. com/5uH9KY23pw — Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 12, 2026 Losing Gnabry would be a tough blow given how he has performed so far this season. Should Gnabry not be able to play, Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany might have to turn toward Jamal Musiala, who has been battling back from a devastating injury for the majority of this season.

The other option, Lennart Karl, suffered a hamstring injury last week and is out for the “foreseeable future” per Bayern Munich. Karl’s agent, Michael Ballack, indicated it could be three weeks before his client is ready to go. If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast , Spotify , Apple , or any leading podcast distributor… Join the conversation!