Bayern Munich Midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic Undergoes Surgery After Training Eye Socket Fracture

Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has undergone surgery after fracturing his eye socket during training, and he is expected to miss several weeks, with estimates around three to four weeks for recovery. The 21-year-old Germany international has faced multiple injury setbacks recently, including a collarbone fracture and glandular fever last season. Bayern are already dealing with significant absences, including playmaker Jamal Musiala, who is sidelined due to a severe fibula and ankle injury, and full-back Alphonso Davies, who is out with an ACL tear. Pavlovic had become an important part of Bayern's squad during the 2023-24 season, earning a contract extension through 2029 and making his Germany national team debut in 2024. Bayern will face VfB Stuttgart in the German Super Cup on August 16 before starting their Bundesliga title defense against RB Leipzig on August 22. The injury forces Bayern coach Vincent Kompany to adjust preseason plans, including managing new signing Luis Díaz's integration into the team.