Bayern Munich’s preparations for the crucial Champions League quarter-final second leg against Arsenal have been thrown into disarray by a spate of injuries to key players.

The Bundesliga giants will be without wingers Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry for the second leg, potentially tipping the scales in Arsenal‘s favour.

MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 13: Kingsley Coman of Bayern Munich receives medical treatment during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Köln at Allianz Arena on April 13, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY – APRIL 13: Kingsley Coman of Bayern Munich receives medical treatment during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Köln at Allianz Arena on April 13, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

Coman’s latest setback, a thigh injury sustained with no other player near him against Cologne, is particularly concerning.

Bayern Munich's French forward #11 Kingsley Coman reacts after sustaining an injury during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and 1 FC Cologne in Munich, southern Germany on April 13, 2024. (Photo by MICHAELA STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)
Bayern Munich’s French forward #11 Kingsley Coman reacts after sustaining an injury during the German first division Bundesliga football match between FC Bayern Munich and 1 FC Cologne in Munich, southern Germany on April 13, 2024. (Photo by MICHAELA STACHE/AFP via Getty Images)

The injury-prone French international has already missed significant time this season, and his absence could be a major blow to Bayern’s attacking threat. There are even fears this latest injury could jeopardise his participation in Euro 2024 with reports he was taken straight to hospital due to the severity of the injury.

Gnabry also sidelined

LONDON, ENGLAND - APRIL 09: Serge Gnabry of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern München at Emirates Stadium on April 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)
LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 09: Serge Gnabry of Bayern Munich celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg match between Arsenal FC and FC Bayern München at Emirates Stadium on April 09, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)

Adding to Bayern’s woes, Serge Gnabry has also been ruled out with a muscle problem.

The loss of both wingers leaves coach Thomas Tuchel with limited options on the flanks, potentially forcing him to reshuffle his attacking lineup.

While Manuel Neuer and Leroy Sané are expected to return after being rested against Cologne, the injuries to Coman and Gnabry could hand Arsenal a significant advantage.

About the player’s Thomas Tuchel said, “Two will hopefully be back and two seemingly definitely out.” Meanwhile, a statement from Bayern said, “Kingsley Coman will be out of action for FC Bayern for several weeks after the forward suffered an injury in his right adductor muscle.”