Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic has been sidelined indefinitely after being diagnosed with mononucleosis, casting serious doubt over his availability for the upcoming Champions League quarter-final tie against Inter.
The 19-year-old has played a crucial role in Vincent Kompany’s midfield this season, establishing himself as a key presence in Bayern’s system. His intelligence, composure on the ball, and ability to dictate the tempo have made him one of the Bundesliga giants’ most promising young talents.
Bayern midfielder in doubt for Inter clash with no return date set
However, Pavlovic has been dealing with mononucleosis since late February, missing his side’s last two league games as well as both legs of their Champions League Round of 16 against Bayer Leverkusen.
Given the unpredictable recovery timeline of the illness, Bayern currently have no clear indication of when the Germany international will return to full fitness.
The condition often requires weeks or even months of rest, leaving his participation in both legs against Inter highly uncertain.
A supercomputer’s post-Round of 16 predictions ranked Inter as more likely than Bayern Munich to win the Champions League.