absence - Bayern newcomer Ito suffers midfoot fracture during training
New signing Hiroki Ito will be missing from FC Bayern Munchen for several weeks. The newcomer from VfB Stuttgart sustained a broken metatarsal during the 1:1 test match against 1. FC Düren. "That's naturally very bitter. We will support Hiroki optimally to help him get back to top fitness on the pitch as soon as possible," said Bayern sporting director Hasan Sasic in a statement.
Already after the match, Sasic had expressed concerns that Ito might have suffered a fracture in his metatarsal. The 25-year-old defender had to be substituted due to the injury in the right foot in the 20th minute.
Regarding the question of whether the German football record champions will still sign another player, Sasic was cautious after the match. "First, we have a very good, big squad. Injuries happen," he said. The logical question during the transfer period is whether something will still happen. "But we have our general plan and we will continue to follow it. On September 1, when everything is clear, you'll see what's come of it," Sasic added for journalists.
The 18-year-old Nestory Irankunda (69. minutes) prevented the first defeat under the new trainer Vincent Kompany in Jülich with his clearing goal after the halftime lead by Düren's Rafael Garcia (40.). On Wednesday, the Bayern team travels with the currently training professionals to South Korea.
- Despite the injury to Hiroki Ito, 1. FC Düren couldn't secure a victory in the test game against FC Bayern Munich.
- The test game against 1. FC Düren in Munich provided an opportunity for 1. FC Düren to test their strategies against a Bundesliga team.
- Hiroki Ito's midfoot fracture is a significant blow for FC Bayern Munich, especially considering the strong competition in the Regional League in North Rhine-Westphalia.
- Max Eberl, the sports director of 1. FC Düren, expressed his sympathy for Hiroki Ito's misfortune, wishing him a quick recovery.
- FC Bayern Munich, despite missing Hiroki Ito, will be participating in test games as they prepare for the Bundesliga season, starting with a trip to South Korea.
- FC Düren earlier had a successful outing in the test game against 1. FC Duesseldorf, which boosted their confidence before facing FC Bayern Munich.
- The absence of Hiroki Ito could potentially open up a new access for other players in the FC Bayern Munich squad, as efficiency and adaptation are key factors in the Bundesliga.
- Hiroki Ito's injury during the test match against 1. FC Düren has setback the Japanese defender's preparations for the Bundesliga season and his integration into the FC Bayern Munich squad.
- In the aftermath of Hiroki Ito's injury, FC Bayern Munich will be closely monitoring the performances of their own youth team players and considering potential reinforcements during the transfer period, especially in light of the Bundesliga season starting soon.
