​Serge Gnabry endured a savage injury blow in April, at the tail end of Bayern Munich’s season, an injury that ultimately cost him a place at the World Cup with Germany. He missed Bayern’s final six Bundesliga matches, the Champions League semifinal against Paris Saint-Germain, and both the DFB-Pokal semifinal against Bayer Leverkusen and the final win over VfB Stuttgart. Before his adductor problem flared up, Gnabry had been in good form, delivering a crucial assist in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinal win over Real Madrid, scoring twice in Bayern’s 4-0 victory over Union Berlin at the end of March, and contributing a goal and an assist in Germany’s 4-3 friendly win over Switzerland during the March international break. For Vincent Kompany and Julian Nagelsmann, losing Gnabry at such a critical juncture represented a substantial setback, a situation made even tougher by Lennart Karl’s injury that also kept him out of the World Cup with the national team.
Since he has not been with Germany during the World Cup preparations or the tournament itself, Gnabry has been able to focus on his rehabilitation and recovery at Säbener Straße in Munich, working closely with Bayern’s physiotherapists, trainers, and team doctors. In a recent interview with the club’s official website, Gnabry described a typical day in recovery: he arrives at the training facility at 8:45 or 10:30 in the morning, undergoes a quick check with the physio and the doctor to gauge his body’s response to the previous day’s training, and then follows a warm-up program, stabilization and mobilization exercises—usually first in the gym, then on the pitch. Depending on the session, this initial part of the day lasts about half an hour. He then returns indoors for a lunch break and either a second training session or work with the physio on leg strength or upper body endurance, with additional physiotherapy if needed. His day often ends around 16:30 or 17:00 before heading home. Gnabry said he feels steady progress with each session, enjoying the sense of improvement and looking forward to being back on the pitch as soon as possible, as he told Bayern’s official site.
With Bayern’s attacking core taking extended time off because of their involvement in the World Cup’s latter stages, Gnabry stands out as a potential leader for the club during preseason training as the team prepares for the 2026/27 campaign. The club is set to welcome Ismael Saibari from PSV Eindhoven this summer, though Saibari will also be recovering from an injury sustained while with Morocco at the World Cup. Gnabry has already played host to the club’s welcoming of new signing Nathaniel Brown to Säbener Straße. If he returns fully fit, Gnabry could play a pivotal role in Bayern’s build-up ahead of next season.
As the 2026/27 season approaches, Gnabry’s health and form will be closely watched. His leadership quality, combined with his experience and previous performance at the club, could prove instrumental in Bayern’s preparations and tactical planning. The goal for Gnabry is clear: regain peak fitness, recapture his best attacking form, and contribute decisively to Bayern’s campaign as they regroup and push toward a successful title defense. If he can stay healthy and continue his progression in training, Gnabry may also become a central figure in the team’s broader adaptability and in-game versatility, helping Bayern navigate a demanding schedule and compete at the highest levels once again.