JOSIP STANISIC NEWS

Unable to play Tuesday Stanisic (flu) will miss Tuesday's match against Werder Bremen, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Stanisic missed Saturday's win over Hertha Berlin due to the flu and has yet to recover enough fitness to play. This leaves Lucas Hernandez as a candidate to start at left-back with Alphonso Davies out until the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with the flu Stanisic is not in the match day squad to face Hertha Berlin on Saturday due to the flu.

Impact Stanisic missed out on Saturday's match after coming down with the flu in the buildup. The defender has yet to start a match for Bayern in the league, playing just 125 minutes, so his absence is not a major one.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pretty good versus Inter Stanisic won four duels and had one cross (one accurate), one clearance, and two chances created in Tuesday's 2-0 win against Inter Milan.

Impact Stanisic was handed a rare start as Bayern Munich rotated their squad in this one, and he held his own. He has notched five chances created, four crosses (two accurate), eight tackles, and three interceptions in ten seasonal appearances (two starts).

NOVEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Plzen Stanisic is in Bayern's starting lineup for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Viktoria Plzen.

Impact Stanisic has made six appearances across the Bundesliga and UCL this season for Bayern, and Wednesday will be his first start of the campaign as he lines up at left-back.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Stanisic scored during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Wolfsburg.

Impact Stanisic was given the start with nothing left to play for, and he made the most of it, netting his first goal for Munich. The defender is a low-floor fantasy option when in the starting XI, and rarely finds himself there either way. Stanisic will hope to find more playing time in 2022/23, though that doesn't seem exceedingly likely.

MAY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in squad Wednesday Stanisic (thigh) is on the bench for Wednesday's match against Salzburg.

Impact Stanisic is back in the squad Wednesday after missing the last two-plus months with a muscle injury. He's not going to see a ton of time, but Bayern are thin on the back line and he could see a start or two in coming weeks. Prior to injury, he had eight appearances in league play with four of them being starts.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to team training Stanisic (thigh) has made a return to team training, Bayern announced.

Impact Stanisic has made a return to team training and figures to be available after the international break. The defender is a depth option at best, but with Alphonso Davies (heart) dealing with an indefinite injury it's possible Stanisic will get more opportunities.

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Stanisic (thigh) remains out for Sunday's clash with Hertha Berlin, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Stanisic remains out with a thigh injury, but is getting closer and will make his return to training over the international break. The defender isn't much of a fantasy option but he does provide some stable depth. Look for Stanisic to return to the bench early in February.

JANUARY 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with thigh injury Stanisic (thigh) is out for Friday's clash with Gladbach, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Stanisic is out for Friday's clash with Gladbach, unfortunately for the depth defender as he surely would have started if fit. It's likely that Joshua Kimmich could slot into the defensive line in his place.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with muscle strain Stanisic (thigh) will be out until the winter break, according to Bayern Munich.

Impact Stanisic will be out after suffering a thigh injury in training. The defender wasn't a major part of the team and is a non-existant fantasy option. He will hope to return early in 2022.

DECEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On bench Saturday Stanisic (COVID-19) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Arminia Bielefeld.

Impact Stanisic was thought to be out Saturday, but he's well enough to be on the bench. He's been a bench option the majority of the season and he'll remain there unless Bayern Munich undergo another injury crisis.

NOVEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Stanisic (COVID-19) will be unavailable Saturday against Bielefeld, according to manager Julian Nagelsmann.

Impact Stanisic will not be an option Saturday as he continues to recover from COVID-19. Though the defender has trained well he isn't quite ready to return at full fitness. He will hope to return against Dortmund.

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Croatia defender Josip Stanisic tests positive for virus

Croatia says defender Josip Stanisic has tested positive for the coronavirus after playing for his country's national team

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tests positive for COVID-19 Stanisic tested positive for COVID-19 while returning from international duty, according to Florian Plettenberg.

Impact Stanisic tested positive for COVID-19 as he returned from international duty with the Croatia national team. The defender will miss Friday's trip to Augsburg, but is double-vaccinated and asymptomatic. If he remains fully healthy he should be set to return for a Nov. 27 clash with Bielefeld.

NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sané scores 2 as Bayern beats Benfica without sick coach

Bayern Munich has kept up its winning start to the Champions League as Leroy Sané scored twice in a 4-0 win over Benfica

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First career assist Stanisic provided one assist off the bench during Wednesday's 4-0 win over Benfica.

Impact Stanisic was brought on the pitch to provide some defensive rigidity but went above and beyond, getting forward and creating a goal. The defender is unlikely to break into the starting XI, this is much more a fluke than something to chase.

OCTOBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern sends message to rivals with 5-1 win at Leverkusen

Robert Lewandowski and Serge Gnabry have scored twice apiece as Bayern Munich demolished Bayer Leverkusen 5-1 in the Bundesliga

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes bench Saturday Stanisic (toe) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Leipzig.

Impact Stanisic remains in the squad Saturday after picking up a toe injury over the break. The bad news for him is that Benjamin Pavard is healthy again, meaning Stanisic is unlikely to see as many starts going forward.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with toe injury Stanisic is dealing with an injury to his big toe while away on international duty, reports Philipp Kessler of tz Muenchen.

Impact Stanisic still has a week to recover from this injury before Bayern's next match, but there's a chance it could be a nagging one. If it's something like turf toe, it may take time to completely recover from and even then, the inevitable return of Benjamin Pavard would push Stanisic back to the bench.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bayern held 1-1 by Gladbach in Bundesliga season opener

Bayern Munich has opened the Bundesliga season with a 1-1 draw at Borussia Mönchengladbach, with the hosts incensed at the referee for denying them a late penalty

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs first professional contract Stanisic inked his first professional deal Thursday, a two-year contract with Bayern Munich.

Impact With the second team, Stanisic logged 24 games in the 3. Liga this year in which he picked up an assist and five yellow cards. The 21-year-old right-back figures to be hard-pressed to break into the starting XI with Bayern this season and could still head out on loan for the year.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Union Berlin draws 1-1 as Bayern worries grow before CL game

Marcus Ingvartsen has scored late for Union Berlin to grab a 1-1 draw and cut Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga lead

APRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS