Bayern Munich's Olise, Saibari and Gnabry all go off hurt in Klassiker

MUNICH — Bayern Munich faces injury concerns after Ballon d'Or nominee Michael Olise, midfielder Ismael Saibari and forward Serge Gnabry went off injured during the Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.

Assistant coach Aaron Danks said he suspects Saibari may have a serious ankle injury.

“It’s still really early to diagnose the severity. Saibari’s ankle looks quite a serious injury," Danks said. "Serge Gnabry looks muscular but I’m waiting to find out more, and the same with Michael Olise, I’m unsure yet, I haven’t had feedback on that.”

Saibari was helped off the field by two members of Bayern's medical staff after injuring his right leg in a collision with Dortmund goalkeeper Gregor Kobel.

Saibari had a shot saved as he went one-on-one with Kobel and they tangled as Saibari challenged the diving Kobel for the rebound.

Saibari was holding his knee with a pained expression as Bayern medical staff manipulated his ankle. He limped off with the staff supporting him. Saibari was a standout for Morocco at the World Cup and joined Bayern during the tournament for a reported $63 million from PSV Eindhoven.

Two minutes after Saibari was replaced by Nathaniel Brown, Gnabry went off, too. The forward sat down on the field in clear discomfort but was able to walk off unaided as Josip Stanisic replaced him.

Late in the game, forward Olise lay down off the ball with his hands covering his face and signaled for a substitution. He seemed in discomfort as he walked off.

Bayern was without head coach Vincent Kompany after he was released from hospital this week following treatment for an infection.

Forward Luis Diaz didn't play following a thigh issue against Arsenal last week, and Jonas Urbig started in place of Manuel Neuer in goal because Neuer has a foot problem.

The injury concerns came as Bayern and Dortmund drew 2-2 and tied for the Bundesliga lead on points. Bayern faces Atletico Madrid in the Champions League on Tuesday.