Bayern Munich and Germany international Serge Gnabry has suffered a significant injury that will sideline him for an extended period, dealing a major blow to both his club and national team ambitions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
According to reports from Sky Sports Germany (@SkySportsDE), Gnabry is expected to be out for 3-4 months due to a torn adductor muscle in his right thigh. This latest setback means he will miss the remainder of the 2025/26 Bundesliga and Champions League season with Bayern Munich and is highly likely to miss the World Cup in the USA, Mexico, and Canada (scheduled for June-July 2026).
🚨 𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚: Serge Gnabry will MISS the World Cup.
He will be 3-4 months OUT due to injury.
— @SkySportsDE pic.twitter.com/6GHhQaHsOk
— The Touchline | 𝐓 (@TouchlineX) April 18, 2026
What Happened to Serge Gnabry?
Bayern Munich officially confirmed that Gnabry picked up the thigh injury during training. The club described it as a muscle tear requiring an “extended period” on the sidelines. Recent reports suggest the recovery timeline could stretch to 3-4 months, ruling him out of key end-of-season matches (including potential clashes like against PSG) and making his participation in the summer’s global showpiece extremely unlikely.
This comes after Gnabry had been dealing with minor knee issues earlier in April 2026, though he had returned to training and was expected to feature in important games. The new adductor injury represents a far more serious blow.
Major Setback for Germany and the 2026 World Cup
Serge Gnabry has been a regular in Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany setup and was widely expected to feature prominently in the 2026 World Cup squad. His pace, finishing, and experience on the flanks made him a strong candidate for the starting XI alongside talents like Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz.
With Germany building momentum in qualifiers and friendlies, losing Gnabry for potentially the entire tournament preparation window is a significant concern. Nagelsmann will now need to look at alternatives such as Leroy Sané, Karim Adeyemi, or other wing options to fill the void.
At 30 years old, this injury also raises questions about Gnabry’s recovery and form heading into what could be one of his final major international tournaments.