
Medhi Benatia Injury: Updates on Bayern Munich Centre-Back's Status and Return
Bayern Munich centre-back Medhi Benatia was forced off with a thigh injury in the first half of the DFB-Pokal semi-final against Bayer Leverkusen on April 8, but returned against Dortmund on April 28.
Continue for updates.
Benatia Returns vs. Dortmund
Tuesday, April 28
Bayern's official Twitter feed reported that Benatia will start against Borussia Dortmund.
Benatia Forced Off Early Against Leverkusen
Wednesday, April 8
Benatia left the pitch with what appeared to be a hamstring injury, heading straight for the tunnel at the BayArena.
He was replaced by Sebastian Rode 12 minutes before the break, per the Bundesliga's official Twitter account:
As Bundesliga writer Cristian Nyari notes, the defender's injury adds to Bayern's ever-growing list of absentees, with Arjen Robben one of many others also out:
Bayern have key Champions League fixtures coming up, and will hope to still be in the competition by the time Benatia returns.









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