João Palhinha Out Several Weeks for Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha will be sidelined for several weeks due to a torn muscle in his right adductor, sustained during training with the Portugal national team. The injury, described as a torn muscle fibre, has led to conflicting reports about the severity, with some suggesting he could be out for the rest of the year. As Bayern prepares for a busy schedule, including matches against Augsburg, Paris Saint-Germain, Borussia Dortmund, and Bayer Leverkusen, Leon Goretzka and Konrad Laimer are expected to step up in his absence. Palhinha joined Bayern from Fulham this season and has made 13 appearances, contributing to the team’s position at the top of the Bundesliga. His absence is compounded by the ongoing injury to fellow midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović, who has been out since October. Bayern currently leads the Bundesliga by five points.