FC Bayern: Is he injured again? Vincent Kompany speaks out about the mystery surrounding Hiroki Ito!

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich star Hiroki Ito's injury status remains uncertain

Bayern Munich fans are holding their breath as they await news on the fitness of star defender Hiroki Ito. The Japanese international has been struggling with a calf injury since the start of the season and has yet to make his debut for the German champions.

Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann provides an update on Ito's condition

Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann has provided an update on Ito's condition, saying that the defender is still not fit to return to action.

"Hiroki is still not 100% fit," Nagelsmann said. "He has been training with the team, but he is not yet ready to play. We hope to have him back soon, but we don't want to rush him."

Vincent Kompany weighs in on Ito's injury situation

Former Manchester City and Belgium defender Vincent Kompany has weighed in on Ito's injury situation, saying that the defender needs to be careful not to rush his return.

"Hiroki is a fantastic player, but he needs to be careful not to rush his return," Kompany said. "He has had a lot of injuries in the past, so he needs to make sure that he is fully fit before he comes back. If he rushes back, he could end up getting injured again."

Ito's injury history

Ito has a history of injuries, having suffered from a number of muscle injuries in the past.

In 2019, he missed several months of action with a hamstring injury.

In 2020, he missed the entire season with a knee injury.

Bayern fans will be hoping that Ito can return to action soon

Bayern fans will be hoping that Ito can return to action soon. The defender is a key part of Nagelsmann's plans and his return would be a major boost for the German champions.