Bayern Munich's 2-0 triumph over Roma in the Champions League on Wednesday was marred by some disturbing news from the treatment room, as it was revealed that David Alaba had suffered a knee injury that will see him sidelined for the foreseeable future.
The Bavarians qualified for the last 16 of Europe's elite club tournament, but in the post-match press conference, coach Pep Guardiola confirmed (via Goal.com) that the 22-year-old had sustained damage to his medial collateral ligament and that he does not expect Alaba to return to action before the Bundesliga's traditional winter break.
Guardiola praised the Austria international as a footballer who "can play nearly every position on the field." He will surely be missed, but Alaba's absence also offers opportunities for some of Bayern's fringe players and up-and-comers to assert themselves.
B/R has taken a look at the possibilities Guardiola has to replace Alaba; click "Begin Slideshow" for a full analysis.
from Bleacher Report http://ift.tt/1tgFoys
via IFTTT November 06, 2014 at 04:32AM
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