Luis Díaz’s injury is not only causing sporting concerns for FC Bayern, but is also raising questions. The Colombian winger suffered a torn muscle during the 2-2 draw against Arsenal and will be sidelined for several weeks. SPORT1 reporter Stefan Kumberger is now criticizing the record champions’ handling of the 29-year-old and is calling for a thorough review of the events of the past few days.

Kumberger is particularly puzzled by the circumstances surrounding the two most recent competitive matches against RB Leipzig and Arsenal. Díaz had remained on the field during the decisive 6-1 victory over Leipzig, even though substituting him would apparently have been the sensible thing to do.

Against Arsenal, the attacking player initially sat on the bench. The Colombian was already suffering from a muscle injury before the Champions League showdown and was therefore not in the starting lineup.

In the 68th minute, however, Díaz was brought on as a substitute for Ismael Saibari. Shortly before the final whistle, though, he had to leave the field again. He was subsequently diagnosed with a torn muscle bundle.

Díaz’s injury raises questions

SPORT1 reporter Stefan Kumberger cannot fully understand the decisions surrounding the Bayern star. “Overall, everything surrounding Luis Díaz seemed a bit strange to me,” the journalist explained.

He is particularly critical of the different approaches to managing his workload in the two matches. “He wasn’t substituted against Leipzig, but he should have been; then he shouldn’t have played against Arsenal, but he was ultimately brought on as a substitute and sustained this injury.”

Kumberger thus raises the question of whether Munich should have been more cautious with the Colombian given his existing physical issues.

However, it’s impossible to say whether the muscle injury could actually have been prevented by sitting him out of the match against Arsenal.

“Four to six weeks is pretty bad.”

Kumberger was further surprised by the initial assessment from sporting director Max Eberl. Immediately after the game, Eberl had initially tried to calm the situation. He said Díaz had once again felt mild muscle discomfort, which is why the club didn’t want to take any further risks.

However, it is now clear that the winger will be sidelined for longer. “Max Eberl said it wasn’t that bad. Well, in my opinion, four to six weeks is pretty bad,” Kumberger emphasized.

The SPORT1 reporter therefore sees a need for discussion at the German record champions. “Bayern needs to take a close look at everything that happened.”

On the field, the loss hits Munich at a crucial stage of the season. With Díaz out, Vincent Kompany is missing a player who had recently been one of the team’s most prominent offensive threats.

Especially given the tight schedule, the Bayern coach must now find additional solutions for the left side of the attack.

It is not yet known whether mistakes were actually made in the medical assessment or in managing his workload. However, Kumberger’s criticism makes it clear that the circumstances surrounding the injury raise questions.

For FC Bayern, Díaz’s recovery is the top priority for now. At the same time, the club is likely conducting a thorough internal analysis of how the injury occurred.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/10/23/alles-etwas-seltsam-haette-bayern-die-diaz-verletzung-verhindern-koennen/.