Germany forward Gnabry confirms he will miss World Cup
Bayern Munich's players including (L-R) German midfielder Joshua Kimmich, Bayern Munich's French forward #11 Kingsley Coman, Bayern Munich's German forward #07 Serge Gnabry, Bayern Munich's Canadian midfielder #19 Alphonso Davies and Bayern Munich's Austrian midfielder #27 Konrad Laimer react after the German first division Bundesliga football match FC Bayern Munich v BVB Borussia Dortmund in Munich, southern Germany on March 30, 2024 (Photo by ALEXANDRA BEIER / AFP)
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On Saturday, Bayern announced Gnabry was set to miss "an extended period" due to an adductor injury, with German media speculating it would rule him out of the 2026 tournament.
The 30-year-old said he would not play again this season, ruling himself out of the World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico.
"The last few days have been tough to process. A Bayern season which still holds much to play for after securing another Bundesliga title on the weekend," Gnabry wrote on social media.
"As for the World Cup dream with Germany. That's sadly over for me.
"Like the rest of the country I'll be supporting the boys from home. Now it's time to focus on recovery and getting back for pre-season."
The former Arsenal player has been a regular member of Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann's squad. He has scored 26 goals in 59 appearances for his country.
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