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Leandro Paredes, the Argentina midfielder for Bayern Munich, has been ruled out of action for up to two weeks after suffering an ankle injury in the team's 1-0 win over Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. Paredes was taken off the pitch with an apparent injury just before halftime and he underwent tests that revealed the severity of his injury. He is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, which means he won't play in the Champions League final against Manchester City on May 29. The news comes as a blow for Bayern, who were already without key players like Joshua Kimmich and David Alaba through suspension or injury. The club will now have to rely on their other midfielders, including Leon Goretzka and Kingsley Coman, to step up and fill the void left by Paredes' absence. It's a setback for Bayern, but they have the luxury of having several options in their squad. They can call upon compatriot Julian Draxler or even former teammate Thomas Muller, both of whom have experience playing in important matches. Bayern will also need to manage their squad carefully given the upcoming fixtures and injuries. They have already lost two key players to long-term injuries this season, so it's crucial that they don't lose any more stars during the playoffs. Overall, it's a tough blow for Bayern, but they have a talented squad that can rise to the occasion and compete for the title. It will be interesting to see how they respond to the loss of Paredes and whether they can still make a strong run in the Champions League. |
