Gnabry returns to Bayern
Serge Gnabry returned to Bayern Munich on 3 October after leaving Germany’s camp ahead of the final Nations League fixture. He featured three times for Jürgen Klopp during the international window as he rebuilds fitness following an adductor issue; there is no fresh injury and he is expected to be available for Bayern’s Matchday 5 trip to Augsburg.
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Daka sidelined for weeks
Hamburg announced on 3 October that forward Patson Daka will be sidelined for several weeks after an MRI revealed a muscle tear in his left thigh. Daka had been substituted at half-time during Zambia’s 25 September AFCON qualifier against Algeria and missed the following match; the club confirmed the scan result and expects him to be out for the coming weeks.
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Džeko’s emotional goodbye
Edin Džeko played his final international match and received an emotional send-off in Bosnia & Herzegovina’s 1-1 UEFA Nations League draw with Sweden. The Schalke striker captained his country, played 63 minutes and saw a first-half injury‑time goal ruled out by VAR; afterwards there was a guard of honour, presentations and a public tribute in Sarajevo.
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Two injury blows for Köln
In a friendly at Viktoria Köln on 3 October, 1. FC Köln suffered two setbacks when Thijs Dallinga and Ragnar Ache exited through injury. Medical checks revealed Dallinga has a cruciate ligament injury that will keep him out for an extended period; Ache has a muscle problem and is also sidelined for the near term. The club confirmed both diagnoses.
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Guirassy seals Guinea win
Borussia Dortmund’s Serhou Guirassy struck the only goal as Guinea beat Kenya 1-0 in an Africa Cup of Nations qualifier during the international window. The decisive finish kept Guinea on course in qualification and gave the Dortmund forward a timely confidence boost while clubs prepare for the Bundesliga resumption.
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