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Two Bayern Munich Frauen mainstays struck down with injury

Bayern Munich travels to face Eintracht Frankfurt in a huge matchup at the top of the Frauen-Bundesliga table this weekend, but the Bavarians will need to make do without two of coach José Barcala’s regular starters. Striker Jovana Damnjanović and…

Published: Friday, 2 October 2026 at 11:30 PM
Two Bayern Munich Frauen mainstays struck down with injury
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich will be without starters Jovana Damnjanovic and Vanessa Gilles against Eintracht Frankfurt due to muscular issues.
  • Damnjanovic sustained her injury during Bayern's Champions League victory over SL Benfica.
  • Gilles previously scored three Frauen-Bundesliga goals and two DFB-Pokal goals this season.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich Frauen starters Jovana Damnjanovic and Vanessa Gilles will miss the upcoming Frauen-Bundesliga match against Eintracht Frankfurt. The club confirmed both players are sidelined with muscular issues ahead of the top-of-the-table clash.

Damnjanovic was forced off during Bayern's midweek Champions League win against SL Benfica, while Gilles missed that fixture. Head coach Jose Barcala may turn to Sarah Zadrazil, Momoko Tanikawa, or teenager Sophie Proost to adjust the lineup.

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