Hope it’s all good!
Bayern Munich recorded a 3-2 win against St. Pauli in what proved to be a match more difficult than initially imagined. Leon Goretzka started the game in midfield next to Joshua Kimmich — but was taken off surprisingly early at half-time, giving way to João Palhinha.
Speaking after the game, Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund assured fans that the substitution wasn’t a cause for concern. As captured via @iMiaSanMia:
Christoph Freund says Leon Goretzka was subbed off with a back problem as a precaution at half time – nothing serious
This is good news, as Bayern have been plagued by enough injuries as of late, with Hiroki Itō seeming to pick up another just this game. Fans will hope it was nothing serious, as Bayern will need everything they can gather for the upcoming games against Inter in the Champions League. With Palhinha’s extended absence, a Goretzka injury would be detrimental for Bayern.
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