Nagelsmann supports the injured Gnabry now that doubts about the World Cup are increasing

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann on Sunday backed Bayern Munich striker Serge Gnabry, who could miss the World Cup with an injury.

Late on Saturday, Bayern announced that Gnabry would be out for an “extended period” due to an adductor injury.

The Bundesliga champions-in-waiting did not indicate how long Gnabry could be out.

Several German media sources reported on Sunday that the one-time Arsenal striker would be out of action for two to three months, which would mean he would miss the World Cup starting on June 11.

«I feel very sorry for Serge. This is particularly bitter news at the end of the season, with so many big and important matches coming up,» Nagelsmann said in a statement to AFP subsidiary SID.

The coach, who also managed Gnabry when he was in charge of Bayern, said he spoke to the 30-year-old on Saturday as soon as the diagnosis was clear.

«I told him that all of us in the national team are behind him. We will all support him in the best way possible so that he can be back on the field as soon as possible.»

Gnabry has returned to Bayern’s front line this season, alongside Harry Kane, Michael Olise and Luis Diaz. Bayern has advanced to the semi-finals of the Champions League and the German Cup and can win the Bundesliga on Sunday.

In 21 league appearances this season he has scored eight goals and seven assists and was considered a certainty to make Nagelsmann’s World Cup squad if fit.

Published on April 19, 2026