Champions League: Bayern Munich Suffer Huge Injury Blow Ahead of Arsenal Clash

According to a report by London Evening Standard on Monday October 19, 2026, Jamal Musiala’s injury has dealt a huge blow to Bayern Munich’s preparations for Wednesday’s UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal.

As he continues to heal from a muscle tear, the German midfielder will also be out for Sunday’s Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg.

Sky Sports reports that Musiala is still out with an injury and has not resumed full team training. The 23-year-old returned to Bayern’s facilities for individual training just on Monday. The club is wary of hastening his recovery for fear of making matters worse.

Before their crucial European match against Arsenal, Bayern will be without him, which is a setback. The defending Bundesliga champions will be without a key attacking midfielder when they take on Mikel Arteta’s squad.

While playing for Germany during the international break, Musiala hurt himself. He is now actively pursuing a return to full fitness by following a rehabilitation program.

The midfielder is improving, but Bayern would rather see him through to a full recovery than rush him back. Consequently, he will not be able to play in Wednesday’s Champions League match, and he will also be unable to play in Freiburg because the match is scheduled for too soon.

Nevertheless, there is hope that Musiala will be able to play again before October comes to a close. According to reports, Bayern are contemplating next Wednesday’s DFB-Pokal match against Magdeburg as a potential chance for him to make a return.

Three days later, in a Bundesliga match against Borussia Dortmund, the midfielder could play a role if his recuperation goes according to plan.

In anticipation of capitalizing on Bayern’s absence of an attacking option, Arsenal will be keeping a careful eye on Musiala’s status. The Gunners could gain an advantage if the German international is ruled out of action due to his ability to influence matches through his technical abilities and creativity.

Bayern is taking their time because they want Musiala to be sure he’s ready to return. Before determining a date for his return to competitive football, the club will keep monitoring his condition.

Now that Arsenal know Musiala won’t be able to play in Wednesday’s match, they can prepare for the match without him.

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