Bayern lose Palhinha to injury before PSG game

Bayern Munich's Portuguese midfielder Joao Palhinha has been ruled out injured and will miss next week's Champions League game at home to Paris Saint-Germain, the German club said on Tuesday.

"Palhinha suffered a torn muscle fibre in his right adductor while training with the Portugal national team. The midfielder will therefore be sidelined for the coming weeks," Bayern said in a statement.

ℹ João Palhinha suffered a torn muscle fibre in his right adductor while training with the Portuguese national team.

We wish you a speedy recovery, João! 🍀

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— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) November 19, 2024

Palhinha, 29, joined Bayern last summer and stepped into the midfield line-up alongside Joshua Kimmich mid-October after Germany's Aleksandr Pavlovic broke his collarbone.

Pavlovic partially resumed training on Monday, but after undergoing surgery Bayern had not anticipated his return before the end of the year.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany has defensive midfield options with Leon Goretzka and Konrad Laimer.

The Bundesliga leaders host Augsburg on Friday before a series of three matches in seven days against PSG in the Champions League on Tuesday, league rivals Borussia Dortmund on Saturday and Bayer Leverkusen in German Cup round of 16 on 3 December.