Key Bayern Munich star ruled out of Barcelona clash due to injury

Barcelona have received a significant boost ahead of their UEFA Champions League clash against Bayern Munich. The German giants will be without one of their key players, Aleksandar Pavlovic, for the crucial encounter. 

The Bayern midfielder has been sidelined after suffering a fractured collarbone, ruling him out until the end of November, reports Fabrizio Romano. This injury means Pavlovic will miss several important matches, including the showdown with Barcelona.

What happened to Pavlovic?

The injury occurred during Bayern’s 4-0 victory over Stuttgart, where he collided awkwardly with the pitch after just eight minutes, falling hard on his shoulder. 

Despite receiving immediate medical attention on the field, it was clear that his injury was serious, leading to his substitution shortly after the incident. 

Pavlovic was later taken to the dressing room for further evaluation by the team’s medical staff, where the diagnosis of a broken collarbone was confirmed.

Aleksandar Pavlovic has suffered a broken collar bone. (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)

For Barcelona, this development comes as good news, as Pavlovic has been one of Bayern’s standout performers this season. 

Good news for Barcelona

Pavlovic’s ability to control the midfield and contribute to both defence and attack has made him an invaluable asset to Vincent Kompany’s squad. Without him, Bayern Munich will be missing a crucial player who often dictates the pace of their games.

Pavlovic’s absence could significantly weaken Bayern’s midfield, offering Barcelona an opportunity to exploit the gaps left in his absence. 

With Bayern expected to reshuffle their line-up to cope with this loss, Barcelona’s chances of taking advantage of this disruption are higher.

Although Bayern Munich still have a formidable squad, missing such an influential figure like Pavlovic could give Barcelona the upper hand in this high-stakes Champions League match. 

The timing of this injury, right before such an important game, plays into Barcelona’s favour, and they will surely look to capitalise on this setback for their German counterparts.