Ex-Gunner's World Cup at risk

Former Gunner Serge Gnabry’s World Cup is in doubt after an adductor injury, which is also expected to keep him out of a potential Champions League final.

MUNICH, GERMANY - OCTOBER 14: Serge Gnabry of Germany challenges Jorrel Hato of Netherlands during the UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 match between Germany and Netherlands at on October 14, 2024 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images for DFB) — Photo by Christian Kaspar-Bartke/Getty Images for DFB

Sport Bild (via GGFN) reported over the weekend that Serge Gnabry suffered an adductor injury during last week’s Champions League match with Bayern Munich.

Whilst Bayern haven’t officially confirmed the exact timeline, they have confirmed the tear, and Sport Bild claim it will keep him out for three months.

If true, that would mean an early end to the club season, as well as probably missing the World Cup.

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) — Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images

“This is very bitter news, especially at this stage of the season, with such big and important games coming up,” Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann said of the injury.

“We were in touch and I told him that everyone in the national team is behind him as well.

“We will all support him as best we can so that he can get back on the pitch as quickly as possible. Get well soon, Serge!”

STUTTGART, GERMANY - MARCH 30: Kai Havertz of Germany celebrates the team's first goal with teammates Serge Gnabry, Joshua Kimmich and Nick Woltemade during the international friendly match between Germany and Ghana at MHP Arena on March 30, 2026 in Stuttgart, Germany. (Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images) — Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images

Arsenal could yet meet Bayern Munich for a match this season, with the two teams both still involved in the Champions League.

There are no guarantees though, as the Gunners need to overcome Atletico Madrid and Bayern would need to eliminate holders Paris Saint-Germain for both to reach the final.

If it does happen, it looks as though Gnabry won’t be available for a potential Champions League final against his old club. Which is a blow for Bayern, as he’s started seven of their 12 Champions League games so far including both legs of the quarter-finals, racking up six goal contributions.

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Ex-Gunner’s World Cup at risk

Former Gunner Serge Gnabry’s World Cup is in doubt after an adductor injury, which is also expected to keep him out of a potential Champions League final.