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.
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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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