Bayern Munich has confirmed that Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has been ruled out for their Champions League quarter-final first leg clash against Manchester City after sustaining a knee injury.

“Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting cannot travel to Manchester, the striker has been ruled out because of a knee joint problem,” the club tweeted.

🎙️ Tuchel on Choupo’s absence: “There is no reason that Serge Gnabry couldn’t play as a number nine. He may not have the height, but nor do Thomas Müller or Sadio Mané. We will also miss Choupo when defending set pieces.”#MiaSanMia #MCIFCB pic.twitter.com/iB1VCHeTli

— FC Bayern Munich (@FCBayernEN) April 10, 2023

The Cameroon striker, who is 34 years old, missed Saturday’s 1-0 win over Freiburg because of the same injury. Serge Gnabry took his place up front.

Choupo-Moting has scored 10 goals for the defending champions in the Bundesliga and 3 goals in the Champions League this season.

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