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Germany's Gnabry Says He Is Out of World Cup After an Adductor Muscle Tear
Bayern Munich said the 30-year-old winger tore an adductor muscle and will be out for a longer period, ruling him out of the tournament.
- On Wednesday, Bayern Munich and Germany winger Serge Gnabry confirmed on Instagram that he will miss this summer's World Cup after suffering a significant injury.
- Bayern announced Saturday that Gnabry tore the adductor muscle in his right thigh and will be out "for a longer period," ruling him out of the tournament.
- Having started every World Cup qualifier for Germany, Gnabry was integral to coach Julian Nagelsmann's plans and contributed eight goals as Bayern Munich clinched the Bundesliga title.
- "The last few days have been tough to process," Gnabry posted on Instagram on Wednesday, leaving a significant gap in the German squad for the tournament in Mexico, Canada, and the United States.
- Following their 4-2 Bundesliga title win against VfB Stuttgart, Bayern Munich faces Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup semifinals before turning to Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League.
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MUNICH (AP) — German forward Serge Gnabry has ruled himself out of the World Cup after suffering a muscle tear in his right thigh during a training session with Bayern Munich.
Serge Gnabry, the attacking midfielder for Bayern Munich and the German national team, will not be able to play in this summer's World Cup due to injury.
The injury has come just before key matches of the season, as Bayern continue their quest for the treble. He will also miss the World Cup.
The German attacker has confirmed that the injury suffered will prevent him from helping his selection in the World Cup appointment. He is very sensitive to Nagelsmann.
German media report that after additional medical examinations, it has been determined that the Bayern player will be out for a longer period of time.
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