Bayern Munich lost the much-anticipated defender.
Japanese defender Hiroki Ito was injured in a pre-season game against FC Duren on the 28th (Korea Standard Time).
Ito collapsed 18 minutes into his first pre-season start. He eventually had to leave the ground after replacing Aznu.
After Ito’s injury, Fabrizio Romano said on social media, “Munich’s new face Ito broke his foot during a friendly match. The general manager said he will not be able to play for a long time.” 먹튀검증
Munich announced the extent of Ito’s injury through an official announcement. They say they have been diagnosed with a metatarsal injury and will not be able to play for the time being.
“It’s obviously very bitter. We’ll give Ito the best support to get him back soon,” Eberle said.
Ito is a Japanese defender who played for Stuttgart from 2021-22 to 2023-24. He then moved to Munich with a transfer fee of 23.5 million euros (35.3 billion Korean won) ahead of the 2024-25 season.
Ito, a versatile player who is a central defender but can also cover the left side. Munich has worked hard to strengthen its defensive capabilities since the 2023-24 season, and Ito has been recruited from this aspect.
However, it will be difficult to return in time for the opening of the 2024-25 season due to a metatarsal injury.
Meanwhile, Romano explained that Munich aims to recruit Jonatantha first and will recruit at least one more central defender.
