Bayern's Ito Out Indefinitely with Foot Fracture

Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Ito has suffered a recurrence of a metatarsal fracture in his right foot, sidelining him indefinitely and adding to Bayern's defensive challenges. Ito, who joined Bayern from Stuttgart, initially sustained the injury in July and had only recently returned to the field in February. His latest injury occurred during Bayern's 3-2 win over St. Pauli, leaving the team a player short after using all substitutes. This setback follows recent injuries to fellow defenders Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano, putting further strain on Bayern's defensive lineup as they prepare for their Champions League quarterfinal against Inter Milan. Bayern's head of sport, Max Eberl, expressed support for Ito, emphasizing the club's commitment to providing the necessary assistance during his recovery. Despite these challenges, Bayern remains six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with seven matches left in the season.