Bayern await fitness test after Olise injury scare
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Bayern Munich suffered a triple injury blow in their 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday evening, as Ismael Saibari, Serge Gnabry and Michael Olise were all forced off.
While Saibari and Gnabry face lengthy spells on the sidelines due to an ankle injury requiring surgery and a hamstring injury, respectively, Olise appears to have escaped more serious damage.
Although Bayern are yet to announce an official diagnosis, L’Équipe reports that the knee injury Olise sustained isn't serious.
The winger visited Bayern’s training facility on Säbener Straße on Sunday to receive treatment, with a fitness test on Monday expected to determine whether he is fit enough to be included in Bayern’s squad for Tuesday’s Champions League clash against Atlético Madrid.
In any case, Bayern are unlikely to take any risks with Olise if there is any doubt over his fitness, despite the lengthy injury list affecting their attacking options. In addition to Gnabry and Saibari, Jamal Musiala and Luis Díaz are also sidelined.
