FC Bayern Faces Defensive Crisis as Hiroki Ito Suffers Potential Long-Term Injury

Hiroki Ito's recurring foot injury deepens Bayern's defensive woes, with Alphonso Davies and Dayot Upamecano already sidelined during a pivotal stretch of the season.

Hiroki Ito was substituted during Bayern's 3-2 win over FC St. Pauli after injuring the same foot where he previously suffered a metatarsal fracture.
The severity of Ito's injury is still being assessed, but there are fears it may lead to another extended absence for the defender.
Ito had recently returned to action in February 2025 after missing months due to his initial pre-season foot injury.
FC Bayern is already missing key defenders Alphonso Davies, who is out for up to eight months with a cruciate ligament injury, and Dayot Upamecano, sidelined for three months with knee issues.
The defensive setbacks come at a critical point as Bayern competes in both the Bundesliga and Champions League, with limited options available for coach Vincent Kompany.