In Bayern Munich's match against Dortmund on October 31st, three key players in the attacking team were injured and had to be substituted. The match was the 8th round of the Bundesliga, and the same clubs played against each other at home, Der Klassiker, with both teams scoring a number of goals, and the match ended in a 2-2 draw. The injuries that occurred during the match were to Saibari, Gnabry, and Olise, which was a big blow to the team.
Immediately after the start of the match, Ismael Saibari injured his ankle after colliding with Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel. Following this, Serge Gnabry also sat on the pitch in the first half and was substituted with a muscle strain. Michael Ollies injured his right foot in the final stages of the match and left the stadium limping after the match, German media outlet Sky Sports reported.
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said the injuries to Saibari and Gnabry were "quite serious". Manager Aaron Danks said Saibari suffered an ankle injury and Gnabry suffered a muscle injury, adding it was not yet clear whether Olise's injury was muscular.
The club's forward Luis Diaz is also out with an injury, and the main offensive line is not available. The next match will be against Atlético Madrid in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League league phase to be held on the 3rd, but Bayern is expected to have to make tactical adjustments as they have many vacancies.