Following the 2-2 draw against Arsenal, FC Bayern faces another injury-related setback. Luis Díaz had to be substituted due to injury during the Champions League showdown at the Allianz Arena.

As sporting director Max Eberl confirmed after the match, the Colombian had already been struggling with muscle issues before kickoff. It remains to be seen whether the 29-year-old will be sidelined for an extended period.

Díaz had recently been in outstanding form. In last weekend’s 6-1 victory over RB Leipzig, the winger shone with a hat trick and was one of the key players on the field.

This made his omission from the starting lineup against Arsenal all the more surprising. Coach Vincent Kompany explained before kickoff that the forward had been given a brief rest.

After the game, however, it became clear that physical issues had apparently also played a role.

Díaz had already been struggling before the game

In the 68th minute, Kompany brought the Colombian into the game to replace Ismael Saibari. Díaz was supposed to provide additional threat down the left flank in the closing stages.

But his appearance lasted only 22 minutes.

Shortly before the final whistle, the forward signaled that he could no longer continue playing. In the 90th minute, Díaz had to leave the field again.

After the match, Max Eberl commented on the situation and confirmed that the Bayern star had not been fully fit even before the game. “He was already experiencing muscle issues before the game and felt a slight twinge again. We didn’t want to take any risks. We’ll have to wait and see…,” explained the sporting director.

The Munich club therefore decided against letting him continue playing to avoid potentially aggravating the injury.

The exact severity of the muscle issues is not yet known. Kompany, however, does not expect a lengthy absence: “I don’t think it’s anything serious. But when something like this happens twice in such a short time, it does give cause for a little concern.”

Díaz himself also offered some reassurance as he left the Allianz Arena: “It’s nothing serious.” He himself is hoping for just a few days off.

A Diaz absence would be a bitter blow for Bayern

For the German record champions, an injury to the Colombian would come at a very inopportune time.

An away game against SC Freiburg is already on the schedule for this coming weekend. After that, Munich will face 1. FC Magdeburg in the DFB Cup.

Finally, the month wraps up with the Bundesliga showdown against Borussia Dortmund.

A fit Díaz would be of great importance to Bayern, especially during this intense stretch.

After some initial difficulties adjusting, the winger seems to be fitting into Vincent Kompany’s system better and better. His hat trick against Leipzig was the highlight of this development so far.

For Díaz personally, a forced break would therefore be particularly bitter. The Colombian had recently built up a lot of confidence and seemed to have finally settled in Munich.

At least Bayern will be able to count on Michael Olise again for the upcoming international matches; he missed the game against Arsenal due to suspension.

It remains to be seen whether Díaz will be an option again this weekend against Freiburg. Eberl’s comments at least make it clear that the Munich club doesn’t want to take any unnecessary risks with its star forward.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/10/22/angeschlagen-ausgewechselt-bayern-bangt-um-luis-diaz/.