Konrad Laimer Injury Worries Bayern Munich Ahead of Super Cup

Konrad Laimer’s pre-season took a worrying turn as the Austria international limped out of Bayern Munich’s friendly after an early challenge left him clutching his right leg.

The incident, which came inside the opening 10 minutes, immediately silenced the mood. Laimer went down in clear distress, and television pictures offered no real clarity: knee, thigh, or both – the exact damage was impossible to pinpoint. What was obvious was the pain.

Two Bayern staff members moved in quickly, hauling the 29-year-old to his feet and supporting him as he hobbled off. His right leg was bandaged on the touchline before he disappeared down the tunnel, leaving more questions than answers about his condition.

Vincent Kompany had no choice but to act. Sacha Boey, whose future at the club remains uncertain with a departure still expected this transfer window, was thrown on in the ninth minute. A player seemingly on his way out suddenly found himself back in the spotlight.

The timing is far from ideal for Bayern. This test against last season’s third-placed Bundesliga side is their penultimate warm-up before the Super Cup showdown with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday week. Then comes another assignment on Tuesday, a meeting with 2. Bundesliga outfit 1. FC Heidenheim.

With competitive action looming, Bayern now wait for clarity on Laimer. Pre-season is supposed to sharpen a squad, not shake it.