The injury crisis at FC Bayern is getting worse by the day. Following the 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund, the German record champions are facing several more potential absences in the offense. Nevertheless, CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen currently sees no urgent need for action in the transfer market. The Bayern boss was surprisingly cautious in his comments about possible winter transfers following the Bundesliga classic.

Even before the match against BVB, the squad situation was already tight. Jamal Musiala continues to work toward his return, while Luis Díaz will also be out for several more weeks. Against Dortmund, Ismael Saibari, Serge Gnabry, and Michael Olise were also sidelined.

Saibari and Gnabry, in particular, appear to be facing extended layoffs. The Moroccan left the Allianz Arena on crutches after the game, while Gnabry apparently suffered a muscle injury. Olise also had to be substituted due to injury and limped out of the stadium afterward.

Dreesen: “I don’t think we need to step it up”

Given the growing list of injuries, the question inevitably arises as to whether FC Bayern will need to be active in the winter transfer market.

Dreesen, however, sees no immediate need for that at the moment. “No, I don’t think we need to make any more signings. Lucho is on the right track, and Jamal will be back soon. We shouldn’t commit to anything too soon,” the CEO explained after the Derby.

“Lucho” refers to Luis Díaz, whose return the Munich club apparently already has firmly in its sights.

Dreesen also expects Musiala to return soon. The German national team player is still in rehabilitation training following his injury.

The Bayern boss’s statements make it clear that club officials are initially focusing on the recovery of their injured key players rather than rushing to sign new ones.

However, this is not a definitive rejection of potential winter transfers. Dreesen explicitly left open how the situation might develop in the coming weeks.

Bayern’s offense faces a personnel shortage

If Saibari, Gnabry, and Olise are indeed sidelined for an extended period, the situation for the record champions would become considerably more dire. Of the seven established attacking players, only Harry Kane and Lennart Karl would then be available.

Particularly problematic is the heavy schedule in the coming weeks. Even before the next international break, Munich has important matches coming up against Atlético Madrid in the Champions League and Mainz 05 in the Bundesliga.

For interim coach Aaron Danks, who is standing in for Vincent Kompany—who remains ill—squad planning could thus become a challenge.

Despite the personnel issues, FC Bayern remains undefeated across all competitions this season.

However, the 2-2 draw against Dortmund also showed that the Munich team has a serious rival in the title race.

When asked if he expects a thrilling title race, Dreesen replied: “At least as things stand now, no one can complain that the league isn’t exciting—we saw that again today.”

After eight matchdays, Bayern and Dortmund are tied for first place in the standings.

While Munich remains on track in terms of performance, the main focus in the coming days is likely to be on just how serious the injuries to Saibari, Gnabry, and Olise actually are.

Only once the diagnoses are in will it be possible to assess whether Bayern’s current restraint in the transfer market will continue.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/11/01/lazarett-wird-immer-groesser-bayern-boss-spricht-ueber-wintertransfers/.