Bayern Munich will be without Luis Díaz for the foreseeable future after the Colombian winger suffered a hamstring tear during their 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, raising concerns over his availability for a demanding run of fixtures.
The German champions confirmed on Thursday, October 22, that medical examinations had revealed a minor muscle fibre tear in Díaz’s left hamstring. The club did not specify how long the 29-year-old would be unavailable, although reports indicate he could miss four to six weeks.
Díaz sustained the injury after entering the Arsenal match as a substitute in the 68th minute. He was forced off shortly before the final whistle, leaving Bayern to assess the extent of the problem following the Champions League encounter.
His absence comes ahead of several important matches for Vincent Kompany’s side, beginning with their Bundesliga trip to Freiburg on Sunday, October 25. Bayern are also scheduled to face Borussia Dortmund on October 31, followed by a Champions League meeting with Atlético Madrid on November 3.
The injury is particularly untimely given Díaz’s recent contribution to Bayern’s attack. He scored a hat-trick in their 6-1 Bundesliga victory over RB Leipzig last weekend, delivering a standout performance after going without a league goal since August.
His fitness had already been a concern before the Arsenal game. Kompany indicated ahead of the match that the winger had not trained at full capacity during preparations, yet Díaz was introduced in the second half before being forced out with the hamstring problem.
Since joining Bayern from Liverpool in 2025, Díaz has established himself as an important attacking presence. He has scored 31 goals and provided 24 assists in 62 appearances across all competitions.
Bayern will now have to manage his recovery while preparing for a busy stretch across domestic and European competition. The club’s official announcement provides no confirmed return date, meaning the length of his absence remains uncertain.
For Kompany, the immediate challenge will be adjusting his attacking options without a player who has contributed significantly to Bayern’s goals and assists this season. Whether Díaz returns within the four-to-six-week period reported will depend on his recovery and subsequent medical assessment.
