Germany and Bayern Munich forward Serge Gnabry has confirmed that he will miss this summer’s World Cup after suffering a serious adductor injury, dealing a significant blow both to club and country ahead of the final stretch of the season and the tournament in North America. Bayern had already announced that the 30-year-old was facing a prolonged spell on the sidelines, and Gnabry has now made it clear that his World Cup hopes are over.
In a message posted on social media, Gnabry admitted the last few days had been difficult to take in, saying the dream of representing Germany at the World Cup was now finished and that he would instead be supporting the team from home while focusing on recovery and a return for pre-season. Reuters reported that the injury was an adductor muscle tear sustained during penalty training last week.
The setback comes at a painful moment for both player and club. Bayern have already secured another Bundesliga title and remain alive in major competitions, but Gnabry will play no further part this season. His absence also removes an experienced attacking option for Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, with the winger having remained a regular part of the national team picture and bringing a strong international return of 26 goals in 59 appearances.
For Gnabry personally, the timing is especially cruel. At 30, this tournament had represented another major chapter in his international career, but injury has now shut that door before the finals have even begun. Germany must now prepare for the World Cup without one of their most proven attacking players, while Gnabry’s focus shifts fully to rehabilitation and returning fit for Bayern’s next campaign.
