Laimer Misses Bayern Match After Becoming Father

FC Bayern midfielder Konrad Laimer will miss the Bundesliga match against FC Augsburg because he has become a father, the club confirmed. The Austrian international is absent from the squad to spend time with his family rather than because of an injury. According to oe24.at, Bayern will face Augsburg without the 29-year-old midfielder.

The club confirmed Laimer's absence after he recently returned from international duty with Austria. Laimer had initially withdrawn from the national team because of a physical issue before joining Austria later and playing in the international fixtures. According to oe24.at, his current break is related to his family situation.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany can replace Laimer against Augsburg with Josip Stanisic expected to start. Stanisic had already featured in the starting lineup before the international break against Union Berlin, according to oe24.at.

The next challenge for Bayern comes during the week with an away match against Viking Stavanger in Norway. According to oe24.at, it remains unclear whether Laimer will return to the squad for that fixture. Bayern face a busy October schedule with several matches ahead, including games against Arsenal and Borussia Dortmund. According to oe24.at, Laimer is expected to remain an important option for the team during the upcoming period.