Bayern Munich's standout player, Pavlovic, undergoes surgical procedure on his eye.
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In a setback for FC Bayern Munich, young defender Aleksandar Pavlović is set to miss the club's first official game of the season, the Supercup against VfB Stuttgart on August 16. Pavlović is recovering from a fracture of the eye socket, sustained during training, which required successful surgery.
The 23-year-old Serbian international is expected to be out for approximately 3 to 4 weeks, as per medical expectations for such injuries requiring surgery. This timeline may affect his availability for Germany’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
FC Bayern has confirmed the injury and surgery, but a precise return date has not been announced. Given Pavlović’s young age and the typical recovery period for this kind of injury, the estimated 3-4 week absence is consistent with medical expectations.
This news comes amidst other challenges for the German giants. Club president Uli Hoeneß was recently hospitalised, and there have been discussions about Thomas Müller's salary and his absence from the home Euro due to a tonsil infection. Müller, however, is still with the club, although his teammate Zaragoza is currently playing for Celta Vigo.
Meanwhile, Müller's teammate last season, who also faced an injury setback, Thomas Müller, recovered from Pfeiffer's glandular fever in the second half of last season. His return marked a significant boost for the team.
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- The setback for FC Bayern Munich in sports extends beyond the injury of Aleksandar Pavlović, as the team also faces discussions about Thomas Müller's salary and his medical-conditions, including his absence during the Euro due to a tonsil infection.
- Despite his injury setback last season, Thomas Müller's recovery from Pfeiffer's glandular fever proved to be a health-and-wellness success and a significant boost for the team.
- The recovery period for Pavlović's fractured eye socket, a medical-condition sustained during training, aligns with the common 3-4 week recovery period for such injuries requiring surgery, making science an important factor in predicting when he might return to football.
