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SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • goal

Thomas Tuchel knocked for lack of 'empathy' as Bayern Munich chief says Vincent Kompany has restored 'team spirit' that was lost under England manager

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SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Running on grass Ito (foot) has been spotted running on grass on Monday, the club announced.

Impact Ito is continuing his progression from a foot injury after being spotted running on grass on Monday. The Japanese defender suffered a heavy setback to the same injury when attempting a return in March and has since struggled to recover fully. Ito will likely miss additional time but his absence does not impact the starting XI since the central defensive pair is expected to remain Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return until season starts Ito (foot) is still doing minor training and is expected to return in October, according to the Bundesliga.

Impact Ito is still on the mend from his injury but continues to run and do small workouts, working towards full fitness. That said, the defender is still a bit away from a return, with the club expecting him to return in October. This will likely relegate him to a lesser role this campaign and more of a rotational spot once fit, serving behind Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Josip Stanisic and Kim Min-Jae.

JULY 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted running on grass Ito (foot) was spotted running on grass Friday morning, the club posted.

Impact Ito is progressing well in his rehabilitation while his teammates remain on vacation until next week and the start of Bayern's pre-season. The Japanese defender was spotted running on grass on Friday after doing some work indoors earlier this week. This is a good development for the Bavarians since he could potentially take part in pre-season and build his fitness ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. That said, with the arrival of Jonathan Tah, the competition has increased in the backline and Ito might see limited playing time this season.

JULY 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Still in rehabilitation process Ito (foot) has been spotted working hard on his rehabilitation inside the Bayern training ground, the club posted.

Impact Ito suffered a setback from his foot fracture in March after missing almost the entire season due to the injury sustained in a pre-season game in July 2024. One year later, the Japanese defender remains in the rehabilitation process and is pushing hard to return as early as possible to be available for the 2025/26 season. That said, he should return to a bench role after Jonathan Tah's summer arrival likely secured the starting spot in central defense alongside Dayot Upamecano.

JULY 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich signs defender Jonathan Tah from Bundesliga rival Leverkusen

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MAY 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Struggles with injuries Ito was limited to just six appears due to injuries after joining Munich.

Impact Ito joined Bayern Munich as a depth option at left-back and center-back, but injuries kept him on the sideline more often than not. He scored a single goal during his 249 minutes but failed to get fit. Ito will hope to get healthy and push for a larger depth role next season as he recovers from a foot injury.

MAY 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leverkusen is seeking to keep the Bundesliga title fight going after its shock cup exit

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APRIL 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Injured again Ito has suffered a recurrence of a fracture in his right metatarsal during Saturday's 3-2 win against St. Pauli. He will be out for a lengthy period, the club announced.

Impact Ito will be out for the time being after suffering a setback to his right metatarsal injury in Saturday's game. This is a significant blow for the team following other injuries in Bayern's defense. Raphael Guerreiro will take on a larger role for the upcoming matches.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern Munich's Hiroki Itō suffers recurrence of foot injury in another blow for team's defense

Bayern Munich defender Hiroki Itō is out indefinitely with another serious foot injury, adding to the team’s defensive woes ahead of its Champions League quarterfinal against Inter...

MARCH 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Bayern restores 6-point Bundesliga lead but far from impressive in win over St. Pauli

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MARCH 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Canada's Alphonso Davies tears ACL, agent says he was 'pressured' to play vs. USA

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MARCH 26, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Canada's Alphonso Davies tears ACL, agent says he was 'pressured' to play vs. USA

Bayern Munich's Hiroki Ito Makes History With Goal Against Eintracht Frankfurt Bayern Munich cruised to a 4-0 win over third-place Eintracht Frankfurt, restoring their eight-point lead at the top of the Bundesliga. Mich...

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • SI.COM

Nets rare goal Ito scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 4-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

Impact Ito got in on the goalscoring fun during Sunday's one-sided win, netting a nice goal to put the match well and truly out of reach for Frankfurt. Ito will be rotated in the backline, with Bayern looking to stay healthy in all competitions. When starting Ito is a stout defender with a bit of offensive upside, especially as the Bavarians tend to control the match.

FEBRUARY 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes debut for Bayern Ito made his official debut for Bayern since joining in the summer, following full recovery from his long-term foot injury. He contributed two clearances in 12 minutes during Wedne...

Impact Ito has returned on the pitch in Wednesday's game, playing his first minutes with the squad this season after recovering from a long-term foot injury sustained during preseason following his move to the club. He will need additional games to regain full fitness and is expected to compete with Dayot Upamecano and Kim Min-Jae for starting spots in central defense before the end of the season.

FEBRUARY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Completes parts of team training Ito (foot) was included in portions of team training Tuesday, according to his club.

Impact Ito received a major update Tuesday, with the defender making a huge step in his recovery after training with the team in parts. This should be leaving him with a return soon, likely only taking a few more weeks. That said, the defender should be expected to return in February.

FEBRUARY 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Few more weeks until return Ito (foot) has resumed training but remains six to eight weeks away from returning, according to coach Vincent Kompany. "Ito had a complicated injury, so I don't want to put too mu...

Impact Ito has yet to make his debut for Bayern Munich after joining the club this summer. He suffered a metatarsal fracture during preseason and has since undergone two surgeries. Coach Vincent Kompany emphasized caution due to the severity of the injury and estimated a return timeline of six to eight weeks. Once fully fit, Ito is expected to compete for a starting role in central defense alongside Kim Min-Jae and Dayot Upamecano.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes second surgery Ito (foot) underwent a second surgery, Bayern announced Tuesday.

Impact Ito is set for an extended period on the sideline after undergoing a second surgery on his foot. The defender could be out until after the Christmas break, though Bayern provided no clear timeline on his recovery.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers setback Ito (foot) suffered a setback and is expected to resume training around the November international break, according to sporting director Christoph Freund. "Hiroki had a small setba...

Impact Ito will take a bit longer for a return than expected, with the defender suffering a setback this past week. However, he is starting to make progress again, expected to start training again around the international break. That said, he will likely eye a return after the international break, although that could be too soon.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with ball Ito (foot) was training with the ball Monday, according to his club.

Impact Ito has made huge progress in his recovery program, as the defender returned to training Monday. This leaves him in a solid spot, likely needing a few more weeks before a return. That said, he could be fit following the international break to face Stuttgart on Oct. 19.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to grass Ito (foot) was able to return to the grass with individual training Friday.

Impact Ito has been recovering from a broken foot for the last two months, making his first steps on the grass for the first time since. He is still a few weeks along from making a come back to the pitch, aiming to return in early October. The defender has started 25 times in 26 Bundesliga appearances with Stuttgart last season, totaling two assists with 78 clearances, 29 interceptions with 17 blocks.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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