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Bayern’s Injuries Turn With Toni’s Problems, Ribery’s Recovery
Luca Toni did not make Bayern Munich’s trip to Japan this week, leaving München to start Miroslav Klöse and Lukas Podolski up top. That combination my have to persist for a while longer as Toni not only is expected to miss not only this week’s friendly against Inter Milan but also the team’s season opener in two weeks when the club hosts Hamburg.
Bayern’s general manager said today that the earliest Toni could be back looks like the season opener, leaving the total duration on the injury as close to one month.
For a club that has built up as much talent as Munich it should not be that big a deal of Toni is not ready. Their two world class striker’s aside, it is better to have Toni healthy for when the schedule really picks up (when the Champions League group stage starts). There is no reason to rush him back when rest will solve his injury problems. Bayern continues to be wisely conservative with his calf problem.
While losing a player like Toni is always a blow, the news about Frank Ribery should help offset the Bayern fans’ disappointment. News of the surgery Ribery was to have yesterday was overblown, with the procedure only done to remove a screw from his surgically repaired ankle. Ribery can now concentrate on verifying his Euro 2008 injury has healed while rebuilding his fitness. Bayern seems optimistic that his fitness will return quickly and are now leaving open the possibility that their French star will be available for the Hamburg match.
Quotes
“You cannot take muscular injuries lightly.” - Uli Hoeness, general manager, Bayern Munich
“I think the earliest [Toni] could possibly be back is for the opening game of the season against Hamburg.” - Hoeness
“Things are moving pretty quickly with Franck.” - Hoeness
“He (Ribery) is not a heavyweight after all - more like a flea.” - Hoeness
“The procedure took place without any complication and Ribery has already begun his physiotheraphy.” - Bayern Munich
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