Bayern Leave Konrad Laimer Out of Augsburg Derby After Birth

Bayern Munich were without Austrian international Konrad Laimer for their Bundesliga derby against FC Augsburg on Saturday, October 10, 2026, after the 29-year-old midfielder became a father for the second time. The versatile player stayed away from the squad for personal reasons, according to reports from German broadcasters n-tv and BR. Laimer already has a daughter, and the birth of his second child prompted his absence from the trip to Augsburg.

Bayern confirmed his unavailability in a social media post, explaining that he would not be included in the matchday squad. The Austrian international had featured in Bayern's first two league matches of the season. However, he was also absent from the squad before the extended international break because of an injury, according to BR.

Laimer, who joined Bayern Munich in 2023, recently extended his contract with the German record champions through 2029, n-tv reported. His absence comes as the club prepares for a demanding run of nine matches before the next international break in approximately one month, BR reported.

Bayern also had to manage the absence of Jamal Musiala for the Augsburg fixture. The Germany international was unavailable because of a muscle tear in his thigh, according to n-tv. The match presented a difficult challenge for Bayern, with Augsburg having recently recorded a notable victory over their rivals. The hosts defeated Bayern 2-1 in Munich in January, a result that marked Bayern's only defeat across their previous 47 Bundesliga matches, according to BR.

Christoph Freund, Bayern's sporting director, acknowledged the difficulty of facing Augsburg ahead of the derby. Speaking to the Bavarian radio program Heute im Stadion on Bayern 1, he highlighted the close nature of previous encounters between the clubs. "They have always been tight, close games. It is by no means an easy game," said Christoph Freund, Bayern's sporting director.

The fixture followed the international break and marked the beginning of Bayern's packed schedule leading into the next break. Laimer's absence meant the club had to start that stretch without one of its most frequently used versatile players in recent seasons.