Berlin: Germany forward Serge Gnabry will miss the World Cup after suffering an adductor muscle tear in his right thigh, a setback confirmed after Bayern Munich said the attacker would be sidelined for an extended period. Gnabry later said on social media that his “World Cup dream” was over, ending any lingering doubt over his availability for the tournament.
The 30-year-old picked up the injury during training with Bayern, dealing a blow to both club and country at a crucial stage of the season. Initial reports had left his World Cup place in doubt, but Gnabry’s own confirmation has now settled the issue.
His absence is a significant setback for Germany, given his experience and attacking output at international level. It also leaves the national team with one less proven option ahead of a major tournament, while Bayern lose an important forward for the run-in. That final point is an inference based on the timing of his injury and his role for both club and country.
