Bayern confirms cracked rib for Alaba
David Alaba, who initially appeared to have avoided serious injury, is set for a spell on the sidelines with a cracked rib.
Published : Oct 05, 2019 11:29 IST
David Alaba suffered a hairline fracture to his rib in Bayern Munich's 7-2 demolition of Tottenham Hotspur , the Bundesliga champion has confirmed.
Alaba was on the end of a wild early challenge from Serge Aurier and had to be substituted at half-time of the Champions League clash, complaining of severe pain.
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An additional update followed as Bayern revealed a further assessment from club doctor Hans-Wilhelm Muller-Wohlfahrt had identified the fracture.
A short statement gave no indication of a return date for Alaba, stating only that the left-back would be out "for the time being".
Alaba had been out with a thigh strain prior to the big win at Spurs, sitting on the bench for Bayern's victory over Paderborn in the Bundesliga last weekend.