Serge Gnabry experiences a crushing blow in the European Championship.
In a season of missed opportunities, Serge Gnabry may face another setback with an injury likely ruling him out of the European Championship. While he could recover to join the team during the tournament, the risk is too high for coach Julian Nagelsmann. Instead, Gnabry has his sights set on July as his next big opportunity.
FC Bayern Munich forward Gnabry sustained a torn muscle bundle in his left rear thigh during the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid. The 28-year-old attacker will miss out on the Bundesliga matches this weekend, with VfL Wolfsburg and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim as opponents. The German record champions have yet to determine the extent of Gnabry's injury and its timeline.
Given his history of muscle injuries this season, the European Championship looks less possible for Gnabry. With several weeks needed to heal from a torn muscle bundle and frequent injury setbacks, it seems extremely unlikely Gnabry will be part of Julian Nagelsmann's squad. The championship kicks off on June 14, with Germany facing Scotland in their first match.
Gnabry's recurring misfortune
Gnabry's absence from the national team has been a frequent occurrence this season, and not only for injury reasons. The last time Gnabry played for Germany was in November, during the games against Turkey and Austria. Hip problems, a broken arm, and illness have plagued the player. In total, Gnabry has missed three games due to muscle injuries.
Following his comeback in February, after a lengthy absence, Gnabry needed another two-week break in April. The myriad of muscle injuries has made his participation in the European Championship a long shot. Nagelsmann is due to announce his provisional squad for the European Championship on May 16. Once the initial matches against Hungary (June 19) and Switzerland (June 23) are finished, FC Bayern's preparations for the new season will begin in July.
Nagelsmann will make his squad selection known a week before that date. The Championships's upcoming games include Germany's opening match against Scotland and subsequent battles against Hungary and Switzerland. FC Bayern is looking ahead towards their new season preparations in July.
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Despite Gnabry's injury, Julian Nagelsmann expresses hope for his recovery, as the European Football Championship 2024 serves as Serge Gnabry's next significant target. Unfortunately, with the national soccer team set to begin their title defense in June 2023, Gnabry's participation seems uncertain due to recurring muscle injuries and the lengthy recovery period required for a torn muscle bundle. Despite this, Julian Nagelsmann might still consider including Julian Nagelsmann in his outlook for the European Championship if Gnabry manages to overcome his injuries.
Source: www.ntv.de
