Up to four months out: FC Bayern Munich striker suffers serious injury

Mike will now have to undergo an operation that will keep him out of action for a long time. According to Sky, the 17-year-old is likely to be sidelined for three to four months – which effectively means the end of the season for the winger. 

Bayern themselves referred in their statement to a break for “an as yet undetermined period”. 

Mike has made five competitive appearances for manager Vincent Kompany’s team this season. He has come on as a substitute four times in the Bundesliga, playing a total of 27 minutes, and once in the Champions League in the closing stages. In August, he extended his contract with FCB until 2027. 

Mike has made eight appearances for the German U17 national team to date. 

Following his professional debut in September in a convincing 4-0 win against Werder Bremen, Bayern’s Joshua Kimmich praised the teenager: “He’s the sort of player who has confidence in himself, even in training. I think that’s very, very important for a young player: it’s not about avoiding mistakes, but about having confidence,” said the Germany international.

FCB manager Vincent Kompany had said after Mike’s Bundesliga debut: “It’s not a token appearance; it’s a well-deserved opportunity for a lad who might have a future at FC Bayern.” He added: “From what I’ve seen so far, the lad deserves it and we’ll be supporting him too.”