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Catastrophe for Bayern Munich as new signing Hiroki Ito ruled out for 'long time' with broken foot as German giants likely to step up pursuit of Jonathan Tah

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<p>The Japanese defender, who joined the Bundesliga giants from VFB Stuttgart this summer, suffered a metatarsal fracture during the club's pre-season friendly against fourth-division side Duren on Sunday. The club later confirmed that Ito underwent a scan immediately after the game and will now remain out of action for a long time.  </p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The <a href="https://fcbayern.com/en/news/2024/07/diagnosis-hiroki-ito-suffers-metatarsal-fracture" target="_blank">official statement</a> from Bayern read, "New signing Hiroki Ito is set to be out of action for FC Bayern for several weeks. The defender sustained a metatarsal fracture during Sunday's friendly at 1. FC Düren (1-1). This was confirmed by a scan carried out by the FC Bayern medical team immediately after the match." </p><p>On the defender's condition, sporting director Max Eberl said, "It's obviously a very bitter blow. We'll give Hiroki the best support so that he's back fully fit on the pitch as soon as possible."</p>

WHAT HAS BEEN SAID

<p>With the Japan international out of action now, the Bavarian side could consider <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bayern-munich-bayer-leverkusen-jonathan-tah-transfer-bundesliga-champions/blt3f8937d8fd955c8b#cs222836c456d8bf4c" target="_blank">rekindling their interest in Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah</a>. The German, whose current contract expires in 2025, has reportedly rejected a new offer from the Bundesliga champions after which they are now considering parting ways with the player. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Vincent Kompany's side who came back from behind to manage a 1-1 draw against the minnows, will be next seen in action on August 3 as they face Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur. </p>

WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN MUNICH?

Catastrophe for Bayern Munich as new signing Hiroki Ito ruled out for 'long time' with broken foot as German giants likely to step up pursuit of Jonathan Tah | Goal.com India

New Bayern Munich signing Hiroki Ito has been ruled out of action for a long time after he fractured his foot.

Catastrophe for Bayern Munich as new signing Hiroki Ito ruled out for &apos;long time&apos; with broken foot as German giants likely to step up pursuit of Jonathan Tah