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Germany's Gnabry confirms World Cup dream is over
TL;DR
Serge Gnabry has confirmed he will miss the World Cup due to an adductor injury. The Bayern Munich forward sustained a thigh tear during training and will not recover in time for the tournament in North America.
Key points
- Serge Gnabry will miss the World Cup due to an adductor injury.
- He suffered a tear in his right thigh during training.
- Gnabry missed Bayern Munich's Bundesliga championship celebration.
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Bayern Munich's Serge Gnabry attends a training session at the training facility on Saebener Strasse ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Champions League Quarter-final Second Leg soocer match against Real Madrid. Sven Hoppe/dpa
Germany's Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry will miss the football World Cup in June and July because of his adductor injury, he confirmed on Wednesday.
Media reports and hints from Bayern figures had previously suggested he would not be fit for the tournament in North America.
The 30-year-old suffered a tear in his right thigh last week while taking penalties in training and missed Bayern being crowned Bundesliga champions on Sunday.
"The last few days have been tough to process. A @fcbayern season which still holds much to play for after securing another @bundesliga title on the weekend," Gnabry, who will also miss a potential Champions League triumph, wrote on Instagram.
"As for the World Cup dream with @dfb_team.. That’s sadly over for me. Like the rest of the country I’ll be supporting the boys from home. Now it’s time to focus on recovery and getting back for pre-season. Thank you for all the messages."
For Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, Gnabry's absence is a blow with the winger set to have been a starter.
His pace, experience and goal threat were seen as an ideal complement to the silky skills of Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and .
Q&A
Why is Serge Gnabry missing the World Cup?
Serge Gnabry is missing the World Cup due to an adductor injury he sustained, which includes a tear in his right thigh.
When will the World Cup take place where Gnabry will not participate?
The World Cup will take place in June and July 2026, where Gnabry will not participate due to his injury.
What impact does Gnabry's injury have on Germany's World Cup chances?
Gnabry's absence could significantly impact Germany's performance, as he is a key player for the national team.
